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Fullei Fresh Alfalfa Sprouts - recalled due to E. coli
3 years ago •source fda.gov
Florida, United States
Fullei Fresh is voluntarily recalling Alfalfa Sprouts due to the detection of Shiga toxin producing E.coli (STEC.) There have been no known illnesses reported to date in connection with this product. They were shipped to distributors and retailers in Florida between December 9-23, 2022.STEC is a bacterial strain that is not part of the company's routine microbial testing conducted in compliance with the FDA's Produce Safety Rule Subpart M on every lot they produce. It was detected upon a sampling of the finished product by the FDA. The affected Fullei Fresh brand alfalfa sprout lot number is 336. No other lots or products are affected. The lot numbers are printed on the 8-ounce retail packs and on 5 lb. bulk cardboard boxes in the barcode (the last 3 digits being 336.) Pictures are attached below. The producer advises consumers that if they are in possession of these products, please discard them.
Shiga toxin producing E.coli is an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. The illness primarily impacts elderly individuals, children, and people with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration and the Florida Department of Agriculture. If you require further information, please contact (305) 758-3880 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00PM EST.
Company name: Fullei Fresh
Brand name: Fullei Fresh
Product recalled: Alfalfa Sprouts
Reason of the recall: Contamination with shiga toxin-producing E. coli
FDA Recall date: January 17, 2023
Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fullei-fresh-issues-correction-alfalfa-sprout-recall-because-possible-health-risk
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