The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2425-2014·Announced 2014-09-17

Marjon Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination Risk

Marjon Specialty Foods is recalling Marjon Alfalfa Sprouts because environmental samples in the production area tested positive for Listeria.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria) without reported illness, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Marjon Specialty Foods, Inc. is recalling Marjon Alfalfa Sprouts, Pre-Washed Ready to Eat. The product is packaged in 6/4 oz. cups and bags with a 'Used by' date of 7/06/14. The recall involves 856 cases of the product.

The recall was initiated after firm environmental samples found Listeria in the sprout production area. The product was distributed in Georgia and Florida.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific 'Used by' date and UPC code. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Marjon Alfalfa Sprouts, Pre-Washed Ready to Eat: Keep Refrigerated. NET WT. 6/4 oz. packaged in cups and bags; Marjon Specialty Foods, Inc. 3508 Sydney Rd., Plant City, FL 33567 Grown and Packed in the USA. UPC 20077554000231. Used by 7/06/14.
Hazard
Affected units
856

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)

  • Used by 7/06/14.

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Marjon Specialty Foods, 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →