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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Chicago Indoor Garden Sprouts Recalled for E. coli Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 16, 2020
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Summary

Chicago Indoor Garden, Inc. has recalled approximately 7,600 units of various sprout products, including Red Clover sprouts and several salad mixes, because they may be contaminated with E. coli. The recall was initiated after FDA sample analysis and outbreak investigations linked these products to E. coli illnesses. The affected items were sold nationwide, primarily at Whole Foods retail locations, with best-by dates between December 1, 2019, and March 12, 2020.

Risk

Consumption of food contaminated with E. coli can cause serious foodborne illness, including severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. While most healthy adults recover within a week, some people may develop a form of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can be life-threatening.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have the recalled products by checking the label for the following names: Red Clover (4 oz or 2 lbs), Spring Salad (6 oz), Sprout Salad (6 oz), or Mixed Greens (4 oz).
  2. Check the packaging for 'Best by' dates between 12/1/2019 and 3/12/2020.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Chicago Indoor Garden, Inc. for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Red Clover
Variants: 4 oz, 2 Lbs
Item Code:
F-0858-2020
Date Ranges: Best by dates between 12/1/2019 and 3/12/2020

Products have Red Clover as an ingredient.

Product: Spring Salad (6 oz)
Item Code:
F-0859-2020
Date Ranges: Best by dates between 12/1/2019 and 3/12/2020

Product contains red clover sprouts.

Product: Sprout Salad (6 oz)
Item Code:
F-0860-2020
Date Ranges: Best by dates between 12/1/2019 and 3/12/2020

Product contains red clover sprouts.

Product: Mixed Greens (4 oz)
Item Code:
F-0861-2020
Date Ranges: Best by dates between 12/1/2019 and 3/12/2020

Product contains red clover sprouts.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 85195
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Chicago Indoor Garden, Inc.
Sold By: Whole Foods
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 4 products (Red Clover 2 lbs.: 1310 Units ,Red Clover 4 oz: 2598 Units; Spring Salad 6 oz: 1018 Units.; Sprout Salad 6 oz: 870 Units; Mixed Greens 4 oz, 1826 units)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: March 25, 2020

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