Specialty Farms Alfalfa Sprout Listeria Recall Expanded
An earlier recall of alfalfa sprouts by Specialty Farms has recently been expanded due to the potential of Listeria contamination, the Food and Drug Administration announced. A Listeria infection, known as listeriosis, can be especially harmful to children and the elderly. It can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth in pregnant women.
Specialty-Farms, LLC is recalling Specialty Farms brand Organic Alfalfa Sprouts Blend and Organic Sprout Salad, in 4 ounce plastic containers, with a best if sold by date of 8/3/2010. See below:
| Brand | Item Description | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| Specialty Farms | Organic Alfalfa Sprouts Blend | 509800108 |
| Specialty Farms | Organic Sprout Salad | 8192400024 |
The firm is also recalling Stop & Shop brand Natures Promise Organic Alfalfa Sprouts in 4 ounce containers and 8 ounce bags AND Natures Promise Organic Zesty Sprouts in 4 ounce containers, best if sold by date of 8/1/2010. See below:
| Brand | Item Description | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| Natures Promise | Organic Alfalfa Sprouts (4 oz) | 8826704741 |
| Natures Promise | Organic Alfalfa Sprouts (8 oz) | 8826704102 |
| Natures Promise | Organic Zesty Sprouts (4 oz) | 8826703903 |
The alfalfa sprout products were distributed through distributors and at retail locations in the following states:
- Connecticut
- New Hampshire
- Massachusetts
- Maine
- New Jersey
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
Consumers should NOT eat the recalled sprouts. If you think you or a loved one has contracted a Listeria infection from eating contaminated food, you may have a legal claim against that food producer. Contact the food safety attorneys at Pritzker Olsen law firm for more information.
Tags: Listeria, Listeriosis
