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FDA Food Critical Class I Terminated

Brocco sprouts is broccoli sprouts, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container or 85 gram package. The Brocco sprouts, 4oz., distributed BRASSICA, has UPC 8 15098 00025; The Brocco sprouts, 85 gram, produced for LIFE FORCE, has UPC 8 51042 00400 2. The Brocco sprouts, 4oz, is labeled in parts: "***BROCCO SPROUTS***broccoli sprouts***Keep Refrigerated***NET WT. 4.0 oz.***DISTRIBUTED BY: BRASSICA PROTECTION PRODUCTS LLC, BALTIMORE, MD 21224***Growers***Sprouters Northwest (Kent, WA)***www.B

Reported: March 6, 2013 Initiated: January 28, 2013 #F-1014-2013

Product Description

Brocco sprouts is broccoli sprouts, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container or 85 gram package. The Brocco sprouts, 4oz., distributed BRASSICA, has UPC 8 15098 00025; The Brocco sprouts, 85 gram, produced for LIFE FORCE, has UPC 8 51042 00400 2. The Brocco sprouts, 4oz, is labeled in parts: "***BROCCO SPROUTS***broccoli sprouts***Keep Refrigerated***NET WT. 4.0 oz.***DISTRIBUTED BY: BRASSICA PROTECTION PRODUCTS LLC, BALTIMORE, MD 21224***Growers***Sprouters Northwest (Kent, WA)***www.BroccoSprouts.com***". The LifeForce, 85 gram, is labeled in parts: "***BROCCO SPROUTS***broccoli sprouts***Keep Refrigerated***NET WT 85 g***PRODUCED FOR: LIFE FORCE FOODS LLC, BALTIMORE, MD 21202***www.BroccoSprouts.com***".

Reason for Recall

Brocco sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Details

Recalling Firm
Giant Greens, Inc.
Units Affected
792/4 oz. Packages and 528/85 g. Packages
Distribution
Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.
Location
Kent, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Brocco sprouts is broccoli sprouts, packaged in a 4 oz. clamshell container or 85 gram package. The Brocco sprouts, 4oz., distributed BRASSICA, has UPC 8 15098 00025; The Brocco sprouts, 85 gram, produced for LIFE FORCE, has UPC 8 51042 00400 2. The Brocco sprouts, 4oz, is labeled in parts: "***BROCCO SPROUTS***broccoli sprouts***Keep Refrigerated***NET WT. 4.0 oz.***DISTRIBUTED BY: BRASSICA PROTECTION PRODUCTS LLC, BALTIMORE, MD 21224***Growers***Sprouters Northwest (Kent, WA)***www.BroccoSprouts.com***". The LifeForce, 85 gram, is labeled in parts: "***BROCCO SPROUTS***broccoli sprouts***Keep Refrigerated***NET WT 85 g***PRODUCED FOR: LIFE FORCE FOODS LLC, BALTIMORE, MD 21202***www.BroccoSprouts.com***".. Recalled by Giant Greens, Inc.. Units affected: 792/4 oz. Packages and 528/85 g. Packages.
Why was this product recalled?
Brocco sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on March 6, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1014-2013.