Sprouted Alfalfa (Sweetwater Farms) – Salmonella Risk (2016)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Sweetwater Sprouts 100% Pure Sprouted Alfalfa packaged in the following configurations: 4 oz. plastic bags (UPC 7 56733 00104 2) packed 12 per case; 16 oz. (1 lb.) plastic bags; and 5 lb. bulk boxes The product is shipped in cardboard cases labeled with product and lot number. The responsible name on the label is Sweetwater Farms LLC, Inman, KS 67456.
Brand
Sweetwater Farms LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
lot 039016, sell by date 2/29/2016, lot 042016, sell by date 3/3/2016, lot 046016, sell by 3/7/2016, and lot 053016, sell by 3/14/2016
Products Sold
lot 039016, sell by date 2/29/2016; lot 042016, sell by date 3/3/2016; lot 046016, sell by 3/7/2016; and lot 053016, sell by 3/14/2016
Sweetwater Farms LLC is recalling Sweetwater Sprouts 100% Pure Sprouted Alfalfa packaged in the following configurations: 4 oz. pl due to Sprouts are potentially contaminated with Salmonella. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Sprouts are potentially contaminated with Salmonella
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AR, KS, OK
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