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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Sprouts Unlimited Clover Sprouts Recalled for E. coli Contamination

Agency Publication Date: February 5, 2020
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Summary

Sprouts Unlimited Inc. is recalling 979 packages of Clover Sprouts because they have been linked to an outbreak of E. coli O103 illness in Iowa. The affected sprouts were sold in 4-ounce packages at grocery stores and restaurants. Consumers who have these sprouts should return them to the store for a full refund or throw them away immediately.

Risk

The sprouts are contaminated with E. coli O103, which can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. This specific recall is linked to a confirmed outbreak of illnesses in Iowa.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your clover sprouts for 4-ounce packages from Sprouts Unlimited, Inc. with a pack date of 12/23/2019 or earlier.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 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: Clover sprouts (4 oz)by Sprouts Unlimited
Item Code:
F-0680-2020
Lot Numbers:
pack date 12/23/2019 and prior

Distributed to restaurants and grocery stores in Iowa.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84573
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Sprouts Unlimited Inc
Sold By: restaurants; grocery stores
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 979 packages
Distributed To: Iowa

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