Sprouts May Be Linked To Salmonella Outbreak

Sprouters Northwest, Inc. of Kent, Washington is recalling its alfalfa sprout products (alfalfa sprouts, onion sprouts, and salad sprouts) because they may be linked to a recent outbreak of Salmonellosis in Oregon and Washington State. They were sold in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. 13 cases of Salmonella Typhimirium infection have been associated with the consumption of raw alfalfa sprouts. Salmonella Typhimiriumis an organism that 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 maybe bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. People who may have experienced any of the above symptoms after eating any of the recalled products should contact their health care provider. The products are Sprouters Northwest brand and include all lot numbers with a best by date of 9/17/08 or earlier, including:

• 5oz alfalfa sprout cups
• 4oz alfalfa clamshells
• 1lb bags of alfalfa sprouts
• 2lb trays of alfalfa sprouts
• 5oz salad cups
• 4oz salad clamshells UPC 
• 5oz alfalfa onion sprout cups 
• 4oz onion sprout 

Please return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions can be directed to the company at 253-872-0577. Source: US Food and Drug Administration

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