Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr. today notified consumers that Amalgamated Produce, Inc. is extending its sprouts recall to include one additional product, labeled as either Specialty Farms Organic Crunchy Sprouts or Organic Crunchy Pea Mix, as noted below. These items all have a sell-by date from 3/31/09 through 4/27/09 and are sold in 4 ounce plastic containers:
These items are being recalled because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). Lm is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Amalgamated Produce, Inc. voluntarily recalled sprouts April 9, 2009 after laboratory analysis found positive results. API is currently determining exactly where this potential contamination may occurring and is correcting potential sources as they are identified. The company hopes to return to full sprout production soon.
Amalgamated Produce, Inc. products under the brand names Specialty Farms, Vermont Sprout House, and BroccoSprouts with a sell-by date 5/1/09 and beyond are not included in this recall.
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return them to the point of purchase for a refund, and may contact API with questions at (800)358-3808 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST
The Department of Consumer Protection continues its ongoing work with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to assist in the evaluation of recalls of food and other products.
