The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0290-2023·Announced 2023-01-25

Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sun Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts packaged in 4 oz clamshells and 2.5 lb boxes have been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected products were sold to distributors and retailers in Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification per the agency indicates a serious recall. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen. No illnesses or injuries were reported at the time of the recall, and the contamination is listed as potential rather than confirmed.

Plain-English summary

Sun Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts packaged in 4 oz plastic clamshells (sold in 6/4 oz or 12/4 oz cases) and 2.5 lb plastic-lined boxes have been recalled by Rhodes Legacy, Inc. Approximately 1,406 lbs of product are affected.

The alfalfa sprouts have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious foodborne illness.

The recalled products were sold to distributors and a retailer in Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa. Affected lot numbers are 4211, 5211, 3212, and 4212, with sell-by dates ranging from December 10, 2022 through January 7, 2023.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check the lot number and sell-by date. If you have an affected lot, do not consume the product.

The recalled product

Product
Sun Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts packaged in 4 oz plastic clamshell, 6/4 oz or 12/4 oz containers per case; Sun Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts packaged in 2.5lb plastic lined box.
Manufacturer
Rhodes Legacy, Inc.
Category
Food — Produce / Sprouts
Hazard
  • salmonella

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (8)

  • Lot 4211
  • Sell by date 12/10/22 through 12/14/22
  • Lot 5211
  • Sell by date 12/17/22 through 12/27/22
  • Lot 3212
  • Sell by date 12/26/22 through 12/31/22
  • Lot 4212
  • Sell by date 1/3/23 through 1/7/23.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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