FDA Evergreen Produce Alfalfa Sprouts Warning Due to Salmonella Risk
The FDA is warning consumers not to eat Evergreen Produce brand alfalfa sprouts or spicy sprouts because the sprouts may contain Salmonella Enteritidis.
Fast Facts
- The FDA is warning consumers not to eat alfalfa sprouts or spicy sprouts from plastic bags labeled “Evergreen Produce” or “Evergreen Produce Inc.”
- The sprouts are possibly linked to 20 reported cases, including one hospitalization, of Salmonella Enteritidis in Idaho, Montana, New Jersey, North Dakota and Washington State.
- The elderly, infants and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness from Salmonella infection.
- Consumers, retailers and others who have alfalfa sprouts or spicy sprouts in plastic bags labeled “Evergreen Produce” or “Evergreen Produce Inc.” should discard them in a sealed container so people and animals, including wild animals, cannot eat them.
Just as our attorneys settled a lawsuit involving alfalfa sprouts served at fast food restaurants in Illinois, another Salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened at least 20 people in Idaho, Montana, New Jersey, North Dakota and Washington State. The current outbreak has been linked to Evergreen Produce brand alfalfa sprouts.
The possibly contaminated Evergreen Produce alfalfa sprouts and spicy sprouts are sold in plastic bags labeled “Evergreen Produce” or “Evergreen Produce Inc.” The alfalfa sprouts are packaged in 4-ounce and 16-ounce plastic bags with pre-printed labels. They are also packaged in 1-pound and 5-pound plastic bags with stick-on labels. The spicy sprouts are packaged in 4-ounce plastic bags with pre-printed labels and 1-pound plastic bags with stick-on labels. To date, the FDA is aware of distribution in Idaho, Montana and Washington State. However, consumers and retailers in neighboring states should check the product label to ensure they are not eating or selling Evergreen Produce brand alfalfa sprouts or spicy sprouts.
Salmonella causes severe diarrhea and extreme abdominal pain, and victims may have some symptoms for months. In addition, the Salmonella infection may be so severe that it causes intestinal hemorrhage and perforation. Salmonella can also cause secondary infections:
- Osteomyelitis (infection of the bones or bone marrow)
- Meningitis (infection of the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord)
- Pyelonepritis (a urinary tract infection that infects the kidneys that may be referred to as urosepsis when severe and may be called pyelitis)
- Endocarditis (infection of the endocardium, the inner layer of the heart that may include infection of the heart valves)
- Myocarditis (infection of the heart muscle)
- Vascular infections (infection of the blood vessels)
- Pancreatitis (infection of the pancreas)
- Pneumonia (infection of the lungs)
Salmonella Enteritidis can also cause a type of arthritis known as Reiter’s syndrome.
Jonathan’s Sprouts Recall Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Jonathan’s Sprouts of Rochester, MA is upgrading its recall of conventional alfalfa sprout products with a specific sell-by date to include all of its alfalfa products, conventional and organic, with all sell-by dates, as a precaution, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. If you have been sickened by alfalfa sprouts contaminated with Salmonella, you may have claims against Jonathan’s Sprouts, a restaurant and others.
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Six products are involved:
- Jonathan’s 4oz Alfalfa Sprouts – all sell-by dates
- Jonathan’s 4oz Organic Alfalfa Sprouts – all sell-by dates
- Jonathan’s 4oz Alfalfa with Radish Sprouts – all sell-by dates
- Jonathan’s 4oz Organic Alfalfa with Radish Sprouts – all sell-by dates
- Jonathan’s 4oz Gourmet Sprouts – all sell-by dates
- Jonathan’s 4oz Alfalfa with Dill Sprouts – all sell-by dates
- Jonathan’s 8oz Alfalfa Sprouts – all sell-by dates
- Jonathan’s Organic Sprout Salad – all sell by dates
The product is sold in plastic containers, approximately 4 inches cube at the following stores:
A&P, Grand Union, Stop & Shop, Shaws, Hannaford, Donnelans, Foodmaster, Truccis, Roche Brothers
The products listed below were distributed in bulk to food service establishments (restaurants, etc) in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware.
- Jonathan’s 5lb Bulk Alfalfa in waxed 18”x11” cardboard cartons - all codes
- Jonathan’s 5lb Bulk Organic Alfalfa Sprouts in waxed 18” x 11” cardboard cartons - all codes
- Jonathan’s 4lb Bulk Alfalfa Sprouts in bags 2lb bags in a 13”x9”x6” cardboard carton – all codes
In some circumstances a restaurant can be liable for Salmonella personal injury. For example, we have sued Jimmy John’s for Salmonella cases associated with eating certain Jimmy John’s sandwiches with alfalfa sprouts on them. Those alfalfa sprouts were subject to a different recall and are not associated with this recall.
In our Jimmy John’s lawsuits for Salmonella in alfalfa sprouts, our clients, all victims of Salmonella poisoning (salmonellosis), are suing for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. To contact a Salmonella lawyer at our law firm, call 1-888-377-8900 toll free or submit our online form for a free consultation. Our law firm represents people who develop Reiter’s syndrome from Salmonella infections.
Clover Sprouts Recall Due to Salmonella Outbreak in Washington and Oregon
Six people contracted Salmonella infections (salmonellosis) after eating clover sprouts distributed by Sprouters Northwest, Inc. of Kent Washington. Four of the illnesses were reported in Washington and two in Oregon. In response to this outbreak, Sprouters Northwest, Inc. of Kent, WA, recalled all of its clover and clover mix products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The Sprouters Northwest recall involves clover products distributed in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska in retail chains and through wholesale distribution. The withdrawal includes 4oz. (UPC 8 15098 00201 6) and 5oz. (UPC 0 33383 70235 3) containers of Clover sprouts, 1lb. bags of Clover (UPC 0 79566 12351 5), and 2 lb trays of Clover (UPC 0 79566 12362 1). Also included are Clover Onion sprouts in 4oz. (UPC 0 79566 12361 4) and 5oz. (UPC 0 79566 12361 4) containers, Deli sprouts in 4oz. (UPC 8 79566 12305 4) and 5oz. (UPC 0 33383 70267 4) containers, Spicy sprouts in 4oz. (UPC 8 15098 00202 3) containers, and Brocco sandwich sprouts in 4oz. (UPC 8 15098 00028 9) containers. This affects all of the above products with a “best by” date of 1/16/11 and earlier.
Wal-Mart of British Columbia, Canada, also has recalled Sprouters Northwest brand Deli Sprouts in conjunction with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Salmonellosis, the infection caused by Salmonella, can developes into bacteremia, an infection of the blood. When this happens, the Salmonella can be carried to other parts of the body by the blood cells and cause serious injury or death. Salmonella bacteremia can result in one or more of the following focal infections:
- Osteomyelitis (infection of the bones or bone marrow)
- Meningitis (infection of the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord)
- Pyelonepritis (a urinary tract infection that infects the kidneys that may be referred to as urosepsis when severe and may be called pyelitis)
- Endocarditis (infection of the endocardium, the inner layer of the heart that may include infection of the heart valves)
- Myocarditis (infection of the heart muscle)
- Vascular infections (infection of the blood vessels)
- Pancreatitis (infection of the pancreas)
- Pneumonia (infection of the lungs)
Salmonella bacteremia can also cause either septic arthritis or reactive arthritis (Reiter’s syndrome).
Living Foods Alfalfa Sprouts Recall
Living Foods, Inc. of Ionia, Michigan recalled bulk and retail-size packages of Alfalfa Sprouts after a package of Living Foods, Inc. ALFALFA SPROUTS tested positive for Salmonella. The company is working closely with the FDA and the State of Michigan to determine the cause of the problem.
The alfalfa sprouts were distributed to retail and food service facilities through wholesale produce suppliers in Michigan.
Salmonella From Alfalfa Sprouts Sickens 20, Leads to Recall
Salmonella-tainted alfalfa sprouts are being recalled by Caldwell Fresh Foods of Maywood, California, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
At least 20 people in 10 states are sick with a Salmonella infection, and four of those cases involve hospitalization.
