CLASS I Food recall · Reported 18 Jul 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Alfalfa Broccoli Sprouts recalled by Banner Mountain Sprouts

Banner Mountain Sprouts is recalling Alfalfa Broccoli Sprouts, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 26 Jun 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesSell By dates of 6/17/12 to 7/6/2012.

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1760-2012
FDA event ID: 62423
Recalling firm: Banner Mountain Sprouts, Sacramento, CA
Brand: Alfalfa Broccoli
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 26 Jun 2012
FDA classified: 12 Jul 2012
Reported: 18 Jul 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Sprouts

Timeline

26 Jun 2012	Recall initiated by company
12 Jul 2012	Classified by FDA	+16 days
18 Jul 2012	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

USDA MDP Sampling found a positive result for Salmonella in Alfalfa Sprouts grown by Banner Mountain Sprouts.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

Banner Mountain Sprouts;Alfalfa Broccoli Sprouts; California Certified Organic Sprouts. 100% certified organic seeds used. Sacramento, Ca 95820. Net Wt. 4 oz; Rinse and Eat; Perishable, Keep refrigerated. UPC 4 oz size: 0- 9691172840 9;

Where it was distributed

California

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

USDA MDP Sampling found a positive result for Salmonella in Alfalfa Sprouts grown by Banner Mountain Sprouts.

Which lots are affected?

Sell By dates of 6/17/12 to 7/6/2012.

Where was it sold?

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

4 other products · FDA event 62423

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
18 Jul 2012	CLASS I	Alfalfa Sprouts recalled by Banner Mountain SproutsAlfalfa Sprouts	Banner Mountain Sprouts	Salmonella	CA
18 Jul 2012	CLASS I	Zesty Greens - Clover, Radish recalled by Banner Mountain SproutsZesty Greens	Banner Mountain Sprouts	Salmonella	CA
18 Jul 2012	CLASS I	Clover Sprouts: California Certified Organic Sprouts recalledClover Sprouts	Banner Mountain Sprouts	Salmonella	CA
18 Jul 2012	CLASS I	Sprout Salad: Alfalfa, Peas, Garbanzo, Adzuki, Lentil recalledSprout	Banner Mountain Sprouts	Salmonella	CA

More recalls from Banner Mountain Sprouts

All 5

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
18 Jul 2012Food	CLASS I	Sprout Salad: Alfalfa, Peas, Garbanzo, Adzuki, Lentil recalledSprout	Banner Mountain Sprouts	Salmonella	CA
18 Jul 2012Food	CLASS I	Clover Sprouts: California Certified Organic Sprouts recalledClover Sprouts	Banner Mountain Sprouts	Salmonella	CA
18 Jul 2012Food	CLASS I	Zesty Greens - Clover, Radish recalled by Banner Mountain SproutsZesty Greens	Banner Mountain Sprouts	Salmonella	CA
18 Jul 2012Food	CLASS I	Alfalfa Sprouts recalled by Banner Mountain SproutsAlfalfa Sprouts	Banner Mountain Sprouts	Salmonella	CA

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