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FDA Food Moderate Class II Terminated

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: "***ORG

Reported: March 6, 2013 Initiated: January 28, 2013 #F-1018-2013

Product Description

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***".

Reason for Recall

Wheatgrass is recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Details

Recalling Firm
Giant Greens, Inc.
Units Affected
3024/1 pint Packages; 888 cups; 63/16 oz. Bags; and 494/5 lbs. Flat boxes;
Distribution
Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.
Location
Kent, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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***".. Recalled by Giant Greens, Inc.. Units affected: 3024/1 pint Packages; 888 cups; 63/16 oz. Bags; and 494/5 lbs. Flat boxes;.
Why was this product recalled?
Wheatgrass is 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: Moderate. Recall number: F-1018-2013.