Salmonella in Alfalfa Sprouts Prompts Recall in Massachusetts

UPDATE

Jonathan’s Sprouts of Rochester, MA, has widened the recall of its sprout products due to Salmonella contamination. The recall now includes all sell-by dates, including its conventional, organic, and bulk products. The recall includes other sprouts, such as radish, dill, and gourmet mix. Check below for stores where these products were sold. Do not eat them! Return them to the store for a refund.

More information: FDA Recall Press Release.

 

ORIGINAL POST

The USDA has found Salmonella, a dangerous bacteria related to food poisoning, in Jonathan’s Alfalfa Sprouts products.

alfalfa.jpgSalmonella, if ingested, can cause serious and sometimes fatal illness and infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The symptoms of Salmonella include fever, diarrhea (possibly bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

 

Jonathans Sprouts has issued an immediate recall of the following effected products:

  • Jonathan’s 4oz Alfalfa Sprouts
  • Jonathan’s 4oz Alfalfa with Radish Sprouts
  • Jonathan’s 4oz Gourmet Sprouts
  • Jonathan’s 4oz Alfalfa with Dill Sprouts
  • Jonathan’s 8oz Alfalfa Sprouts
Only these products with a sell-by date of 4/23/11 are affected by the recall.  If you have purchased any of these defective products, you are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The recall affects the following stores in Massachusetts: A&P, Grand Union, Stop & Shop, Shaws, Hannaford, Donnelans, Foodmaster, Truccis, and Roche Brothers.


Massachusetts Food Poisoning Lawyers

If you have consumed any of these products and get ill form the Salmonella, you may be entitled to compensation for the resulting personal injury and/or wrongful death.  Contact the consumer safety lawyers at Breakstone, White & Gluck to speak with an experienced product safety lawyer to determine your rights.