Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc., a Wisconsin-based company, has recalled its alfalfa and alfalfa onion sprouts due to potential listeria contamination concerns.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Friday that the recalled sprouts were packaged in 5-ounce containers and bear lot numbers 300 (UPC 763247198915) or 246 (UPC 763247195945) located on the container’s top.
These products were distributed in grocery stores and co-ops across Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, but thankfully, no illnesses linked to this recall have been reported thus far.
The company noted, “The possible contamination was detected during routine testing, which identified Listeria monocytogenes in certain packages of our Alfalfa sprouts.” Consequently, production has been halted as they investigate the source of the issue.
Getty Images
If you purchased the recalled sprouts, please dispose of them or return them for a full refund. For any questions, reach out to Jack and the Green Sprouts at 715-425-9495, available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Time.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), listeria can lead to food poisoning, causing symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting. It is the third leading cause of foodborne illness-related fatalities in the U.S., accounting for about 1,600 infections and 260 deaths each year.
Symptoms from listeria may take three to four weeks to appear, although they can emerge sooner in some cases. The infection poses significant risks for pregnant individuals, those over 65, and people with weakened immune systems, the CDC warns.
Since July, there has been a reported listeria outbreak connected to Boar’s Head liverwurst, leading to at least 10 deaths and numerous hospitalizations. The CDC noted last month that the actual number of infections is likely underestimated, as many recover without medical attention.
In response, Boar’s Head has paused liverwurst production and closed its Jarratt, Virginia facility, recognizing this as a pivotal moment to improve food safety measures within the company and the broader industry.