The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0680-2020·Announced 2020-02-12

Sprouts Unlimited Recalls Clover Sprouts Linked to E. coli Outbreak

Sprouts Unlimited is recalling 4 oz packages of clover sprouts distributed in Iowa due to a link to an E. coli O103 illness outbreak.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I and is linked to an outbreak of E. coli O103 illness, meeting the criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Sprouts Unlimited, Inc. is recalling 979 packages of 4 oz clover sprouts. The products were distributed to restaurants and grocery stores in Iowa. The recall involves packages with a pack date of 12/23/2019 and prior.

The recall is being issued because the firm's sprout products are linked to an outbreak of E. coli O103 illness in Iowa. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this as a Class I recall.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them.

The recalled product

Product
Clover sprouts packaged in 4 oz packages, Sprouts Unlimited, Inc. Marion, IA
Manufacturer
Sprouts Unlimited Inc
Category
Food — Sprouts
Hazard
Affected units
979

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 (1)

  • pack date 12/23/2019 and prior

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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