Sweetwater Farms product recalled over Salmonella risk

Recall date

February 19, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Sweetwater Farms LLC recalls Sweetwater Sprouts 100% Pure Sprouted Alfalfa packaged in the following configurations: 4 oz. plastic bags (UPC 7 56733…

Recall number

F-1031-2016

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Sweetwater Farms LLC

Sold / distributed

Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma

Why it was recalled

Sprouts are potentially contaminated with Salmonella

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Sweetwater Sprouts 100% Pure Sprouted Alfalfa packaged in the following configurations: 4 oz. plastic bags (UPC 7 56733 00104 2) packed 12 per case; 16 oz. (1 lb.) plastic bags; and 5 lb. bulk boxes The product is shipped in cardboard cases labeled with product and lot number. The responsible name on the label is Sweetwater Farms LLC, Inman, KS 67456.