Alfalfa Sprouts And Clover Sprouts

Number Recalled: N/A
Recalling Firm: Alfa Sprouts Inc. of Honeoye Falls, NY
Date Recalled: 2012-04-25
Model Number: N/A

Safety Concern: The product could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Locations: New York State.
Solution: Consumers who have purchased Organic Alfalfa Sprouts or bulk 3 # Clover Sprouts, distributed by Alfa Sprouts Inc. (Springwater Sprouts) should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Description

Alfa Sprouts Inc. of Honeoye Falls, NY is recalling approx. 100 lbs of Springwater Sprouts brand Organic Alfalfa Sprouts and bulk 3# Clover Sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Product Details

The following 2 products are being recalled by the firm. Clear clam shell packages containing 4 oz. Organic Alfalfa Sprouts with a sell by date of 4/28/2012. This product was distributed in New York State. Product label and UPC code noted below. UPC Code 688267047411 UPC Code 042891000523 3# Bulk containers of Clover Sprouts, with a production code of P93. This product was distributed to institutional accounts in Upstate New York.

Company Contact

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 585 624 1234.