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Sprout Recall Due
to Possible Salmonella Contamination Source of
Article: http://www.foodpoisonjournal.com/2009/07/articles/foodborne-illness-outbreaks/sprout-recall-due-to-possible-salmonella-contamination/ The FDA announced
recently another recall of sprouts. Here is the release: Kowalke Family Sprouts of
Los Angeles CA is recalling all Kowalke Family Sprouts Brand Alfalfa Products
with sell-by dates from June 18 through June 30 because they may be
contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious illness. Mike’s
Produce, Inc. dba Kowalke Family Sprouts is voluntarily recalling the alfalfa
products after receiving notification that a surveillance sample taken at a
retail location with a June 21 sell-by date tested positive for Salmonella. No illnesses have been
reported from these products. Kowalke Family Sprouts has informed the Food
and Drug Administration of its actions and is fully cooperating with the
Agency. The alfalfa sprouts tested
negative for the presence of Salmonella prior to being shipped to retailers.
Nonetheless, the firm is recalling all sprouts from this seed lot out of
abundance of caution in response to being notified of alfalfa sprout seeds
that may have been contaminated with Salmonella. Kowalke Family Sprouts
meets all FDA disinfection, processing, and pathogen testing guidelines. In
addition, the FDA tested for the presence of Salmonella on sprout growing
equipment, food contact surfaces, walls, floors, and drains at the Kowalke
Family Sprouts facility. All tests results were negative. The FDA found no
Salmonella at the Kowalke Family Sprouts facility. Kowalke alfalfa products
are sold in 4 oz, 8 oz, 1 pound and 5 pound clear plastic, clam shell
packages. Two other Kowalke products also contain alfalfa sprouts - the
Dinner Salad in a 6 oz package and the Onion/Alfalfa Mix in a 4 oz package. These products were sold to
produce distributors in Los Angeles and to retail stores in Southern
California, Nevada, and Arizona. It is possible the sprouts may have been
transported to other states. I will note that the
Kowalke seems to have done the right thing in initiating a voluntary recall
after receiving a positive test result for Salmonella on product back in
June. We hope that the recall had its intended effect. Too many
have become ill from sprouts lately. |
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