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SPROUTERS NORTHWEST, INC. RECALLS CLOVER SPROUTS AND CLOVER SPROUT MIXES BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK  

Contact:

Joe Campbell

253-872-0577

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 3, 2011 - Sprouters Northwest, Inc. of Kent, WA, is recalling all of its clover  and clover mix products because they have the potential to be  contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause  serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or  elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons  infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea  (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare  circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the  organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe  illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms),  endocarditis and arthritis.

The recall was initiated January 1^st by Sprouters  Northwest after learning that a few cases of Salmonella might be linked  to sprouts.  Sprouters Northwest, Inc. concluded that this type of  cautionary, voluntary action was the appropriate and responsible  reaction regardless of the limited information available.

The recalled clover products were distributed in Washington, Oregon,  Idaho, and Alaska in retail chains and through wholesale distribution.

The withdrawal includes 4oz. (UPC 8 15098 00201 6) and 5oz. (UPC 0  33383 70235 3) containers of Clover sprouts, 1lb. bags of Clover (UPC 0  79566 12351 5), and 2 lb trays of Clover (UPC 0 79566 12362 1). Also  included are Clover Onion sprouts in 4oz. (UPC 0 79566 12361 4) and 5oz.  (UPC 0 79566 12361 4) containers, Deli sprouts in 4oz. (UPC 8 79566  12305 4) and 5oz. (UPC 0 33383 70267 4) containers, Spicy sprouts in  4oz. (UPC 8 15098 00202 3) containers, and Brocco sandwich sprouts in  4oz. (UPC 8 15098 00028 9) containers. This affects all of the above  products with a “best by” date of 1/16/11 and earlier.

 

Sprouters Northwest is cooperating fully with state and federal  scientists in a comprehensive effort to help compile more information in  an effort to better understand the possible source of the  contamination.

Production of these products has been suspended while FDA and the  company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased these clover based products are urged to  return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with  questions may contact the company at 253-872-0577 Mon-Fri 7AM -11AM