Recall for October 8, 2010

Alfalfa sprouts have been the topic of controversy for quite awhile. Some say they carry bacteria and shouldn't be eaten while others poo poo that.

Living Foods, Inc. is recalling alfalfa sprouts that were distributed to retail and food service facilities through wholesale produce suppliers in Michigan.

The recall is for bulk and retail-size packages of Alfalfa Sprouts, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

If you are healthy you are not risk-free. You may experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Sometimes infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such aneurysms and arthritis.

The products subject to this market withdrawal include:Four (4) 1-pound bags of alfalfa sprouts, packaged in unlabeled 1-pound plastic bags in a box labeled as Living Foods, Inc. ALFALFA SPROUTS, with a SELL BY DATE of 10/2/2010.

Five (5) Pound Bulk Container (bag in a box) of alfalfa sprouts labeled as, Living Foods, Inc. ALFALFA SPROUTS, with a SELL BY DATE of 10/2/2010.

4-ounce cup alfalfa sprouts labeled as Living Foods, Inc. ALFALFA SPROUTS, with a SELL BY DATE of 10/2/2010. UPC Code: 0 26684 10006 5.

4-ounce bag alfalfa sprouts labeled as Living Foods, Inc. ALFALFA SPROUTS, with a SELL BY DATE of 10/2/2010. UPC Code 0 26684 10004 1.

So far so good - no one has reported getting sick!

One package of Living Foods, Inc. ALFALFA SPROUTS tested positive for Salmonella. The company is working with the FDA and the State of Michigan to determine the cause of the problem.

If you have purchased these products, throw them away or get a refund. You can call the company at 616-527-0911.

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