Sprouters Northwest, Inc. of Kent, Washington has recalled its alfalfa sprout products (alfalfa sprouts, onion sprouts, and salad sprouts) because they may be linked to a recent outbreak of Salmonellosis in Oregon and Washington State. To date, 13 cases of Salmonella Typhimirium infection have been associated with the consumption of raw alfalfa sprouts.

The recalled alfalfa sprout products are Sprouters Northwest brand and include all lot numbers with a best by date of 9/17/08 or earlier of: 5oz alfalfa sprout cups UPC - 033383701417, 4oz alfalfa clamshells UPC-815098001088, 1lb bags of alfalfa sprouts UPC - 079566123508, 2lb trays of alfalfa sprouts UPC – 079566123492, 5oz salad cups UPC - 033383702674, 4oz salad clamshells UPC - 815098002061, 5oz alfalfa onion sprout cups UPC - 033383701905, and 4oz onion sprout clamshells UPC – 815098002054.

The recalled sprouts were distributed in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alasks in retail stores and through wholesale produce suppliers.

Salmonella Typhimirium can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which maybe bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis (swelling of the lining of the heart) and Reiter's syndrome.

Health officials are urging people to get medical attention if they experience any of the above Salmonella symptoms after eating any of the recalled products.

Labels: Salmonella Typhimirium

Landshire, Inc. has recalled its American Sub sandwich because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Pregnant women are particularly susceptible to contracting Listeria infections, which can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth or an infant born with severe illness that could result in death.

The recalled American Sub sandwiches were distributed in the Midwestern States of: Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The recalled American Sub sandwiches were sold to Circle K Convenience Stores exclusively. There were 812 sandwiches produced on lot number 21882.

The American Sub sandwich label identifies it as: "Fresh from the Deli" American Sub. This is a pre-packaged, individually wrapped (clear plastic) with a black tray inside of package. Sandwich weight is 9.75ounces (276grams). UPC code is 9748800540. The American Sub sandwiches involved have a lot number of 21882. The lot number is printed in black ink on the side of the package.

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Posted September 2008

Labels: Listeria, listeria monocytogenes