River Valley Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
River Valley Sprouts is recalling 1,867 lbs of alfalfa sprouts in Minnesota and Wisconsin due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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 classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
River Valley Sprouts is recalling 1,867 lbs of alfalfa sprouts because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled items include 4-ounce clamshells (UPC 87906-00027), 5-ounce plastic cups (UPC 87906-00006), and 2-pound bags. The products were distributed in Minnesota and Wisconsin and have sell-by dates ranging from March 15 to March 25.
Alfalfa sprouts are a high-risk food item that can harbor pathogens like Salmonella if contaminated. Consumers who purchased these specific products should check their sell-by dates and packaging to determine if they are affected. If you have the recalled sprouts, you should discard them or return them to the place of purchase. Do not consume the product if you are unsure of its origin or safety.
The recalled product
- Product
- River Valley Alfalfa Sprouts in 4 ounce Clam shell, UPC 87906-00027, 5 ounce plastic cup, UPC 87906-00006, and 2 lb. bag
- Manufacturer
- River Valley Sprouts
- 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 (1)
- Sell by Dates March 15-March 25.
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by River Valley Sprouts 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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