A bundle of alfalfa sprouts, a plant that grows year after year, captured in a photograph on October 1, 2024. USA TODAY
A Wisconsin-based company has recalled its alfalfa sprouts due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects 5-ounce packages of sprouts sold in Minnesota, Wyoming, and Iowa.
Jack & The Green Sprouts, Inc. issued the voluntary recall on Friday after Minnesota health officials detected Listeria in expired samples during routine testing. However, independent tests conducted by the company did not find any contamination. Despite this, the recall was announced as a precaution to protect consumers.
The recalled sprouts were distributed to grocery stores and local co-ops across the three states. The affected product comes in a clear 5-ounce plastic container with the "Jack & The Green Sprouts" logo. The packaging includes lot number #687 and universal product code #763247198915.
The FDA has advised consumers to check their refrigerators and discard any affected products immediately. Customers with questions can contact the company Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT at 715-425-9495.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe illness, particularly in young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of infection include fever, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In extreme cases, Listeria can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.
While no illnesses have been reported so far, health officials stress the importance of disposing of the recalled product to prevent any risk.
