Key Takeaway

Wheatgrass is packaged in a pint or cup, 16 oz. bag, or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box and sold under the Sprouters Northwest brand. The Wheatgrass in a pint or cup has UPC 0 79566 12380 5; The wheatgr by Giant Greens, Inc. was recalled on January 28, 2013. The hazard: Wheatgrass is recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

FDA Food Class II Terminated

Wheatgrass is packaged in a pint or cup, 16 oz. bag, or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box and sold under the Sprouters Northwest brand. The Wheatgrass in a pint or cup has UPC 0 79566 12380 5; The wheatgr

Recalled: January 28, 2013 ~3024/1 pint Packages; 888 cups; 63/16 oz. Bags; and 494/5 lbs. Flat boxes; units affected F-1018-2013

Description

Wheatgrass is packaged in a pint or cup, 16 oz. bag, or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box and sold under the Sprouters Northwest brand. The Wheatgrass in a pint or cup has UPC 0 79566 12380 5; The wheatgrass in 16 oz. bag or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box does not have any UPC. The wheatgrass, Sprouters Northwest, pint or cup., is labeled in parts: "***Wheatgrass***CERTIFIED ORGANIC***Pint***Sprouters NORTHWEST, INC.***KENT, WA 98032***". The wheatgrass in 16 oz. bag is labeled in parts: "***ORGANIC WHEATGRASS***SKU# 16OZCW***Keep Refrigerated***Not For Retail Sales as Packaged***". The wheatgrass in 5 lb. Flat cardboard box is labeled in parts: "***Wheatgrass***1 Ea. 21"X21" Wheatgrass/case***Item 40019***".

Hazard / Reason

Wheatgrass is recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

Wheatgrass is packaged in a pint or cup, 16 oz. bag, or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box and sold under the Sprouters Northwest brand. The Wheatgrass in a pint or cup has UPC 0 79566 12380 5; The wheatgr

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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