The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0795-2016·Announced 2016-04-06

Jack and the Green Sprouts Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts Due to E. coli 0157 Risk

Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. is recalling 5 oz packages of alfalfa sprouts that may be contaminated with E. coli 0157. The products were distributed in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Alfalfa Sprouts might be contaminated with E.coli 0157"

Plain-English summary

Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. is recalling 5 oz clam shell packages of Alfalfa Sprouts. The recall is being conducted because the sprouts may be contaminated with E. coli 0157. The affected products have a net weight of 5 oz (142 g) and are identified by UPC 7 6324719891 5.

The recalled products were distributed in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. The total quantity involved in the recall is 4,620 lbs. Specific batch and pull dates include 2/8/16, 2/11/16, 2/15/16, 2/18/16, and 2/22/16. The seed lot number is AT-X4018, and manufacturer numbers are 6324719891 and 6324719594.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPC and batch numbers listed above. If found, consumers should not consume the sprouts and should dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Jack and the Green Sprouts, Alfalfa Sprouts, Net Wt 5 oz (142 g), UPC 7 6324719891 5 Retail: 5 oz clam shell (cup) . Shipping cases hold 12 x 5 oz or 6 x 5 oz clam shells.
Manufacturer
Jack And The Green Sprouts, Inc.
Category
Food — Sprouts
Hazard

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)

  • Batch/Product #s and Pull Date #s
  • 213-2/8/16
  • 607-2/11/16
  • 955-2/15/16
  • 434-2/18/16
  • 372-2/22/16. Seed Lot # AT-X4018
  • Manufacturer #s 6324719891 and 6324719594
  • expiration date is 2 weeks from Pull Date.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Jack And The Green Sprouts, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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