Class IF-1013-2013

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

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***".

Type: Food
Affected lot / code info: The Best by Dates are including all and up to 2/17/2013
Quantity: 14562/4 oz. Packages and 3024/85 g. Packages

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm: Giant Greens, Inc.
Notification channel: Press Release
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address: 20703 80th Ave S, N/A, Kent, Washington 98032-1252

Distribution

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

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-01-28
FDA classified: 2013-02-26
Posted by FDA: 2013-03-06
Terminated: 2013-03-20
Status: Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-1013-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.