CLASS I Food recall · Reported 6 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Alfalfa sprouts recalled by Giant Greens
Giant Greens is recalling Alfalfa sprouts, distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 28 Jan 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
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-1013-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64203
- Recalling firm
- Giant Greens, Kent, WA
- Brand
- Alfalfa
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 28 Jan 2013
- FDA classified
- 26 Feb 2013
- Reported
- 6 Mar 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Oysters & Shellfish
Timeline
| 28 Jan 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Feb 2013 | Classified by FDA | +29 days |
| 6 Mar 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Alfalfa sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Alfalfa sprouts, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container or 85 gram package. Product is sold under Sprouters Northwest or LifeForce brand. The Sprouters Northwest, 4oz., has UPC 8 15098 00108 8; The LifeForce, 85 gram, has UPC 8 51042 00402 6. The Sprouters Northwest, 4oz, is labeled in parts: "***ALFALFA SPROUTS***Sprouters NORTHWEST****KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4.0 oz.***DISTRIBUTED BY: SPROUTERS NORTHWEST, KENT, WA 98032***www.SproutersNorthwest.com***". The LifeForce, 85 gram, is labeled in parts: "***ALFALFA SPROUTS***LifeForce foods***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT 85g***PRODUCED FOR: LIFE FORCE FOODS LLC, BALTIMORE, MD 21202***www.BroccoSprouts.com***".
Where it was distributed
Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.
Questions about this recall
Is Alfalfa sprouts recalled?
Yes. Giant Greens recalled Alfalfa sprouts on 28 Jan 2013. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1013-2013.
Why was it recalled?
Alfalfa sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
The Best by Dates are including all and up to 2/17/2013
Where was it sold?
Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.
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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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