CLASS I Food recall · Reported 6 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Brocco Sprouts Sandwich Blend recalled by Giant Greens
Giant Greens is recalling Brocco Sprouts Sandwich Blend, 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-1011-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64203
- Recalling firm
- Giant Greens, Kent, WA
- Brand
- Brocco Sprouts
- 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
- Ready Meals
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
Brocco Sprouts Sandwich Blend 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
Brocco Sprouts Sandwich Blend, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container, the UPC is 8 15098 00028 9. The product is labeled in parts: "***BROCCO SPROUTS SANDWICH BLEND***broccoli & clover sprouts***NET WT. 4.0 oz***DISTRIBUTED BY: BRASSICA PROTECTION PRODUCTS LLC, BALTIMORE, MD 21224***www.BroccoSprouts.com***"Growers***Sprouters Northwest (Kent, WA)***".
Where it was distributed
Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.
Stores named: Giant
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Brocco Sprouts Sandwich Blend 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 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
9 other products · FDA event 64203This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Wheatgrass recalled by Giant Greens.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Wheatgrass recalled by Giant GreensWheatgrass | Giant Greens | Listeria | 4 states | |
| CLASS I | Clover sprouts recalled by Giant GreensClover | Giant Greens | Listeria | 4 states | |
| CLASS I | Alfalfa sprouts recalled by Giant GreensAlfalfa | Giant Greens | Listeria | 4 states | |
| CLASS I | Spicy Sprouts recalled by Giant Greens | Giant Greens | Listeria | 4 states | |
| CLASS I | Deli sprouts is a mixture of Clover, Fenugreek, Lentils recalledDeli | Giant Greens | Listeria | 4 states | |
| CLASS II | Organic Pea Shoots recalled by Giant Greens | Giant Greens | Listeria | 4 states | |
| CLASS I | Brocco sprouts is broccoli sprouts recalled by Giant GreensBrocco | Giant Greens | Listeria | 4 states | |
| CLASS I | 3 Bean Munchies sprouts is a mixture of Green Peas recalled | Giant Greens | Listeria | 4 states | |
| CLASS I | Mung Bean sprouts recalled by Giant GreensMung Bean | Giant Greens | Listeria | 4 states |
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All 10| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Mung Bean sprouts recalled by Giant GreensMung Bean | Giant Greens | Listeria | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS I | 3 Bean Munchies sprouts is a mixture of Green Peas recalled | Giant Greens | Listeria | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Brocco sprouts is broccoli sprouts recalled by Giant GreensBrocco | Giant Greens | Listeria | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Organic Pea Shoots recalled by Giant Greens | Giant Greens | Listeria | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Deli sprouts is a mixture of Clover, Fenugreek, Lentils recalledDeli | Giant Greens | Listeria | 4 states |
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