CLASS II Food recall · Reported 6 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Wheatgrass recalled by Giant Greens
Giant Greens is recalling Wheatgrass is, distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 28 Jan 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-1018-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64203
- Recalling firm
- Giant Greens, Kent, WA
- Brand
- Wheatgrass
- Classification
- Class II
- 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
- Other
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
Wheatgrass is 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
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***".
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?
Wheatgrass is 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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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 64203| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Brocco Sprouts Sandwich Blend recalled by Giant GreensBrocco Sprouts | 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 |
More recalls from Giant Greens
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 Sandwich Blend recalled by Giant GreensBrocco Sprouts | 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 |
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