Sprouters Northwest, of Kent, Washington, has recalled its alfalfa products, after they have been linked to 13 cases of salmonella poisoning in Washington and Oregon. The company was involved in a recall of alfalfa in 2004, too, after being linked to a salmonella outbreak, according to the FDA.
ALFALFA DID IT — Source of Northwest salmonella discovered
September 5th, 2008 · No Comments · FDA, Food Borne Illness, Food Safety, Recalls, Salmonella
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ALFALFA RECALL
March 5th, 2008 · No Comments · Food Borne Illness, Food Safety, Recalls, Salmonella
Salmonella
Though some would argue that it wasn’t meant for human consumption in the first place, this particular alfalfa definitely isn’t. Several brands of alfalfa sprouts, distributed primarily through Trader Joe’s, are being recalled due to salmonella contamination.
The California Department of Public Health issued a warning after several people from various parts of the state became ill. [...]
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