Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled for E. coli and Salmonella Risk
Class I Recall — Most Serious
This is a Class I recall — the most serious type. Products covered by this recall may cause serious health consequences or death.
Francisco Family Foods, based in Kalispell, MT, has issued a recall for their hydroponically grown Alfalfa Sprouts due to potential contamination with E. coli and Salmonella. This recall is being conducted voluntarily by the company.
The affected products include 4oz Alfalfa Sprouts packaged in zip lock style bags and 1lb Alfalfa Sprouts packaged in gusseted plastic bags. These products were distributed solely within Montana and do not have any product codes or lot numbers. In the future, the company may use color-coded stickers to differentiate between lots or batches.
Consumers who have purchased these sprouts are advised to dispose of them immediately or return them to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been reported to date, but the recall is classified as a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of health issues.
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For more information, consumers can contact Francisco Family Foods at their mailing address: PO Box 848, Columbia Falls, MT 59912.
Affected Products
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| Alfalfa Sprouts hydroponically grown. 4oz Alfalfa Sprouts were packaged in zip lock style bag and 1lb Alfalfa Sprouts were packaged in gusseted plastic bag. Produce of USA. Francisco Family Foods, PO Box 848 Columbia falls, MT 59912 |