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Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Jan 28, 2013

Alfalfa sprouts, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container or 85 gram package. Product is sold…

Recalling firm: Giant Greens, Inc.

Why it was recalled

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

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Mar 20, 2013.

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ProductAlfalfa 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***".
Package size4 oz
UPC815098001088, 851042004026

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Original product 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***".

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC815098001088routers 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 S
UPC851042004026ers 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**

Original FDA recall reason

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

Recall details

Recall number
F-1013-2013
Event ID
64203
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jan 28, 2013
Reported
Mar 6, 2013
Classified
Feb 26, 2013
Terminated
Mar 20, 2013
Quantity
14562/4 oz. Packages and 3024/85 g. Packages
Location
Kent, WA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Press Release

Where it was distributed

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

FDA source record · F-1013-2013

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