Key Takeaway

Alfalfa sprouts, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container or 85 gram package. Product is sold under Sprouters Northwest or LifeForce brand. The Sprouters Northwest, 4oz., has UPC 8 15098 00108 8; by Giant Greens, Inc. was recalled on January 28, 2013. The hazard: Alfalfa sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

FDA Food Class I Terminated

Alfalfa sprouts, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container or 85 gram package. Product is sold under Sprouters Northwest or LifeForce brand. The Sprouters Northwest, 4oz., has UPC 8 15098 00108 8;

Recalled: January 28, 2013 ~14562/4 oz. Packages and 3024/85 g. Packages units affected F-1013-2013

Description

Alfalfa sprouts, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container or 85 gram package. Product is sold under Sprouters Northwest or LifeForce brand. The Sprouters Northwest, 4oz., has UPC 8 15098 00108 8; The LifeForce, 85 gram, has UPC 8 51042 00402 6. The Sprouters Northwest, 4oz, is labeled in parts: "***ALFALFA SPROUTS***Sprouters NORTHWEST****KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4.0 oz.***DISTRIBUTED BY: SPROUTERS NORTHWEST, KENT, WA 98032***www.SproutersNorthwest.com***". The LifeForce, 85 gram, is labeled in parts: "***ALFALFA SPROUTS***LifeForce foods***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT 85g***PRODUCED FOR: LIFE FORCE FOODS LLC, BALTIMORE, MD 21202***www.BroccoSprouts.com***".

Hazard / Reason

Alfalfa sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.

Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.

Products Affected

Alfalfa sprouts, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container or 85 gram package. Product is sold under Sprouters Northwest or LifeForce brand. The Sprouters Northwest, 4oz., has UPC 8 15098 00108 8;

Food

Alfalfa sprouts, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container or 85 gram package. Product is sold under Sprouters Northwest or LifeForce brand. The Sprouters Northwest, 4oz., has UPC 8 15098 00108 8;

Food

Company Information

Giant Greens, Inc.

Kent, WA, United States

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Distribution

Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.

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