Terminated Class I

Giant Greens, Inc.

Recall F-1013-2013 · Kent, WA

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***".

Reason for recall

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

Distribution

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

Quantity affected

14562/4 oz. Packages and 3024/85 g. Packages

Recall type

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Lot / code info

The Best by Dates are including all and up to 2/17/2013

Timeline

28 Jan 2013 initiated 26 Feb 2013 classified 6 Mar 2013 reported 20 Mar 2013 terminated

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