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Giant Greens, Inc.
Recall #F-1019-2013 · Initiated 2013-01-28
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Giant Greens, Inc. is recalling Organic Pea Shoots sold under the Life Force and Trader Joe's brand names because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected products were distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
Who is at risk
Everyone can get sick from Listeria, but pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for these products: Life Force 3 oz. packages (UPC 8 51042 00414 9) or Trader Joe's 4 oz. packages (UPC 0092 7567). If you have either product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it.
Product
Organic Pea Shoots are packaged in a 3 oz. or 4 oz packages. Product is sold under the Life Force or Trader Joe's brand. The Life Force, 3 oz, has UPC 8 51042 00414 9. The Trader Joe's, 4 oz, has UPC 0092 7567. The Life Force, 3 oz, is labeled in parts: "***Organic Pea Shoots***Life Force foods***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 3.0 oz***DISTRIBUTED BY: LIFEFORCE FOODS, LLC***BALTIMORE, MD 21202***". The Trader Joe's, 4 oz, is labeled in parts: "***ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS***TRADER JOE'S***PERISHABLE, KEEP REFRIGERATED***RINSE BEFORE USING***NET WT. 4 OZ***SKU# 92756***DIST. & SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY: TRADER JOE'S, MONROVIA, CA 91016***".
Reason for recall
Organic Pea Shoots are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity affected
390/3 oz. Packages and 3180/4 oz. Packages
Distribution
Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.
Lot / code info
The Best by Dates are including all and up to 2/16/2013
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Press Release
Terminated
2013-03-20
Recalling firm
Giant Greens, Inc.
20703 80th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032-1252
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
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