CLASS I Food recall · Reported 6 Nov 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
Jack & the Green Sprouts Alfalfa recalled
Jack & The Green Sprouts is recalling Jack & the Green Sprouts Alfalfa, distributed in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 1 Oct 2024 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-0073-2025
- FDA event ID
- 95470
- Recalling firm
- Jack & The Green Sprouts, River Falls, WI
- Brand
- Jack
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 1 Oct 2024
- FDA classified
- 28 Oct 2024
- Reported
- 6 Nov 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Sprouts
Timeline
| 1 Oct 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Oct 2024 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 6 Nov 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Sprouts may be contaminated 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
Jack & the Green Sprouts Alfalfa, Net Weight 5 oz (142g). UPC 7 63247-19891 5 Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Jackandthegreensprouts.com, River Falls, WI 54022. EXPANDED 10/4/2024: Product was packaged in 5 oz containers that were packed in 6 count or 12 count shipping containers, or in a 5lb. bulk tray. Bulk trays are a black plastic growing tray inside a poly bag fastened with a twist tie. One tray per shpper box.
Where it was distributed
IA, MN, WI
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Sprouts may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Lot # 048 and 777. Expiration Dates 9/18/24 and 9/25/24 Expanded 10/4/2024: Lot # 300 Expiration 10/9/24 and Lot # 246 Expiration 10/11/24.
Where was it sold?
IA, MN, WI
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
1 other product · FDA event 95470This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Jack & the Green Sprouts Alfalfa & Onion recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Jack & the Green Sprouts Alfalfa & Onion recalledJack | Jack & The Green Sprouts | Listeria | IA, MN, WI |
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All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Jack & the Green Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts recalledJack | Jack & The Green Sprouts | Listeria | IA, MN, WI |
| Food | CLASS I | Jack & the Green Sprouts Alfalfa & Onion recalledJack | Jack & The Green Sprouts | Listeria | IA, MN, WI |
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