According to news sources, about 650 cases of Alfalfa Sprouts 5 oz. have been recalled after test results came back positive for a possible Salmonella contamination of the product.
The company, Green Valley Food Corp, announced the recall of its “Let’s Grow Healthy Together!” brand of Alfalfa Sprouts 5 oz. after a random sample came back positive for Salmonella contamination. The recalled product has a UPC number 714722228818 and a product code 3440210 that can be found on the shipping box. The Best By date of the recalled sprouts is 1/1/2012.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious or fatal infections, especially to those with weaken immune systems, the elderly, and children.
There have been no reported injuries to date.
Consumers should dispose of the recalled sprouts immediately and contact the company at (214) 939-3900 for any questions or concerns.
As a Los Angeles personal injury attorney, I’ve seen recalls of this kind in the past and understand the risks they entail for unsuspecting consumers. I hope that by supplying this information consumers will have an opportunity to learn more about this recalled product . If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a product liability lawyer Los Angeles to learn about the legal options available to you.
