Food Enforcement F-1017-2013

Mung Bean sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class I

Report Date

March 6, 2013

Recall Initiation

January 28, 2013

Product Information

Product description
Mung Bean sprouts is packaged in a 8 oz clamshell container or 5 lb. bag and sold under the Sprouters Northwest or Life Force brand. The Life Force foods, 8 oz, has UPC 8 15098 00107 1; The Sprouters Northwest, 5 lb., has UPC 0 33383 70258 2. The Life Force foods, 8 oz., is labeled in parts: "***MUNG BEAN SPROUTS***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4 OZ.***MANUFACTURED FOR: BRASSICA SPROUT GROUP, BALTIMORE, MD 21202***www.broccosprouts.com***". The Sprouters Northwest, 5 lb., is labeled in parts: "***BEAN SPROUTS***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 5 LBS***Sprouters NORTHWEST***KENT, WA 98032***".
Product quantity
33774/8 oz. Packages and 416/5 lb. Bags
Product type
Food
Reason for recall
Mung Bean sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Initial firm notification
Press Release
Distribution pattern
Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.

Location & Firm

Recalling firm
Giant Greens, Inc.
Address
20703 80th Ave S, N/A

United States
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Codes & Dates

Recall number
F-1017-2013
Event ID
64203
Recall initiation date
January 28, 2013
Center classification date
February 26, 2013
Code info
The Best by Dates are including all and up to 2/17/2013
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