Everything Sprouts Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts Due to E. coli and Salmonella Risk
Everything Sprouts, LLC is recalling specific lots of alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated with STEC E. coli and/or Salmonella.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which the rubric defines as a Critical severity (Score 5) regardless of other factors.
Plain-English summary
Everything Sprouts, LLC is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,830.25 pounds of Everything Sprouts and Calco branded Alfalfa Sprouts. The product is sold in 5.0 oz (142 g) containers, either as single units or in trays of 6 or 12 containers. The recall covers specific lots identified by the numbers 222, 223, 225, 226, and 230.
The recall is being issued because the sprouts may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and/or Salmonella. These bacteria can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
The affected product was distributed in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of alfalfa sprouts should not consume them. They should check their refrigerators for the product and either discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Everything Sprouts and Calco branded Alfalfa Sprouts, Net Wt. 5.0 oz (142 g) UPC 7 68944-00005 9. The 5 oz. containers are distributed as single units, or in a tray with 6 - 5oz containers that contains UPC 8 60014-52312 0 label on bottom of tray, or in a try with 12 - 5 oz.…
- Manufacturer
- Everything Sprouts, LLC
- 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 (5)
- LOT #222
- 223
- 225
- 226
- 230
Distribution
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