Green Valley Food Corp. of Dallas, TX has expanded their original recall of sprouts that may be contaminated with Salmonella to include additional types of sprouts that may contain Listeria monocytogenes.  Thus far, no illnesses have been linked to these sprouts.  The initial recall was based on a random sample of sprouts that tested positive for Salmonella on December 12.  The recall was expanded when random samples of sprouts tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled products could have been purchased from December 7, 2011 to January 1, 2012 or have “use by” dates ranging from December 22, 2011 to January 17, 2012.  Photos of the recalled products are available at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm285461.htm.

The recalled products are:

 

• “Let's Grow Healthy Together!” Alfalfa Sprouts in 5 oz. 2-piece plastic containers with the UPC number 714722228818

 

• “Let’s Grow Healthy Together!” Spicy Sprouts in 5 oz. 2-piece plastic containers with the UPC number 714722229914

 

• Green Valley Food Corp. Alfalfa Sprouts in 4oz. plastic security-sealed clamshells with the UPC number 815098001088

 

• Green Valley Food Corp. Onion Sprouts in 4oz. plastic security-sealed clamshell with the UPC number 815098002054

 

• “Let's Grow Healthy Together!” Sunflower Greens in 5 oz. 2-piece plastic containers with the UPC number 714722206069

 

• “Let's Grow Healthy Together!” Clover Sprouts in 5 oz. 2-piece plastic containers with the UPC number 714722225510

 

• “Let's Grow Healthy Together!” Onion Sprouts in 2 oz 2-piece plastic containers with the UPC number 714722227712

 

• “Let's Grow Healthy Together!” Zesty Sprouts in 5 oz. 2-piece plastic containers with the UPC number 714722221116

 

• “Let's Grow Healthy Together!” Organic Wheat Grass in 6oz. 2-piece plastic containers with the UPC number 714722608122

 

• “Let's Grow Healthy Together!” Mung Bean Sprouts in 8oz. red polypropylene bags with the UPC number 714722208087

 

• “Let's Grow Healthy Together!” Mung Bean Sprouts in 8oz. clear polypropylene bags with the UPC number 815098001071

 

• “Let's Grow Healthy Together!” Mung Bean Sprouts in 16 oz. clear polypropylene bags and a green label with the UPC number 714722208162

 

• Green Valley Food Corp. Spicy Sprouts in 4 oz. security-sealed plastic clamshell containers with the UPC number 815098002023

 

• Green Valley Food Corp. Snow Pea Shoots in 3 oz. security-sealed plastic clamshell containers with the UPC number 714722106062

 

• Green Valley Food Corp. Organic Wheatgrass in 4 oz. security-sealed plastic clamshell containers with the UPC number 714722608122

 

• Green Valley Food Corp. Daikon Sprouts in 3 oz. security-sealed plastic clamshell containers with the UPC number 714722206076

 

• Broccosprouts Sandwich Blend in 4 oz. security-sealed plastic clamshell containers with the UPC number 815098000289

 

• Broccosprouts Salad Blend in 4 oz. security-sealed plastic clamshell containers with the UPC number 815098000265

 

• Broccosprouts Deli Blend in 4 oz. security-sealed plastic clamshell containers with the UPC number 815098000272

 

• Broccosprouts Broccoli Sprouts in 4 oz. security-sealed plastic clamshell containers with the UPC number 815098000258

 

The sprouts affected by this recall were distributed via truck delivery to grocery store distribution centers and food service customers.  Consumers who purchased the recalled sprouts should dispose of the product.  For more information, contact Green Valley Food Corp. at 214-939-3900 Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 6 a.m. to noon, or via email at info@greenvalleyfood.com.