Sprouter Northwest is recalling 1953 pounds of alfalfa, clover, brocco sandwich sprouts, and spicy sprouts because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. There is no word on if any illnesses have been reported in association with the consumption of these products.
The products were sold from 1/10/13 to 1/18/13 in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and British Columbia, Canada through retail stores and food service distribution chains. The products are Clover Sprouts in 5 ounce containers with best by date of 1/26/13 and UPC number 0 33383 70235 3; Clover Sprouts in 1 pound bag with best by date of 1/26/2013 and UPC number 0 79566 12351 5; Clover Sprouts in 2 pound tray with best by date of 1/26/2013 and UPC number 0 79566 12351 5, and Clover Sprouts in 4 ounce containers with best by date of 1/26/2013 and UPC number 8 15098 00201 6.
Also recalled are Brocco Sandwich Sprouts in 4 ounce containers with best by date of 1/26/2013 and UPC number 8 15098 00028 9; Spicy Sprouts in 4 ounce container with best by date of 1/26/2013 and UPC number 8 15098 00202 3; Alfalfa Sprouts in 4 ounce container with best by date of 1/31/2013 and UPC number 8 15098 00108 8; and Alfalfa Sprouts in 3 ounce container with best by date of 1/31/2013 and UPC number 8 51042 00402 6.
The problem was discovered through surveillance sampling.. Two samples collected at retail locations in Washington tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. If you purchased these products, do not eat them. Return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For questions, call the company at 1-253-872-0577 from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm PT.
