Published Date: 2003-03-16 23:50:00
Subject: PRO/AH/EDR> Salmonellosis, alfalfa sprouts - USA (NW): recall
Archive Number: 20030316.0662

SALMONELLOSIS, ALFALFA SPROUTS - USA (NORTHWEST): RECALL
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Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 09:05:52 -0000
From: Pablo Nart <p.nart@virgin.net>
Source: The Seattle Times [edited]


Sprouts may carry salmonella
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A local sprout producer has issued a recall of its alfalfa sprouts that may
be contaminated with salmonella.
Harmony Farms issued the recall yesterday after 9 people in Oregon and
southwest Washington were sickened by bacteria in the sprouts. The products
are distributed to stores, restaurants, schools, and institutions in
Washington,
Oregon, Alaska, and Idaho, the company said.
The products being recalled are 5-ounce plastic clamshell containers
labeled "Fresh Alfalfa Sprouts," "Gourmet Salad Sprouts," and "Fresh
Alfalfa & Oregon Onion Sprouts," as well as alfalfa-sprout packages
weighing 1, 2, 3, and 5 pounds.
Anyone with these products can return them to where they bought them.
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[In addition to being contaminated with salmonellae or other enteric
microorganisms, the fact that this food is not cooked prior to ingestion
makes it a particularly good transmitter of infection. - Mod. LL]

See Also

2001
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Salmonellosis, bean sprouts? - Netherlands 20001222.2258
2000
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Salmonella, bean sprouts - USA (California): recall 2000423.0608
Salmonellosis, foodborne - USA (Colorado) 20000424.0613
1999
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Foodborne hazard, sprouts, FDA advisory - USA 19990711.1162
Salmonella, risk from alfalfa sprouts 19990117.0075
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