Giant Greens, Inc. recalls Wheatgrass is packaged in a pint or cup, 16 oz. bag, or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box and sold under the Sprouters Northwest

Recalled March 6, 2013 · FDA recall F-1018-2013 · Giant Greens

Hazard

Wheatgrass is recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. · FDA Class II

Units

3024/1 pint Packages; 888 cups; 63/16 oz. Bags; and 494/5 lbs. Flat boxes;

Sold at

Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.

Description

Wheatgrass is recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Product

Wheatgrass is packaged in a pint or cup, 16 oz. bag, or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box and sold under the Sprouters Northwest brand. The Wheatgrass in a pint or cup has UPC 0 79566 12380 5; The wheatgrass in 16 oz. bag or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box does not have any UPC. The wheatgrass, Sprouters Northwest, pint or cup., is labeled in parts: "***Wheatgrass***CERTIFIED ORGANIC***Pint***Sprouters NORTHWEST, INC.***KENT, WA 98032***". The wheatgrass in 16 oz. bag is labeled in parts: "***ORGANIC WHEATGRASS***SKU# 16OZCW***Keep Refrigerated***Not For Retail Sales as Packaged***". The wheatgrass in 5 lb. Flat cardboard box is labeled in parts: "***Wheatgrass***1 Ea. 21"X21" Wheatgrass/case***Item 40019***".

Manufacturer(s)

Giant Greens, Inc.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →