Sweetwater Sprouts 100% Pure Sprouted Mung Bean packaged in the following con...
FDA Recall #F-1033-2016 — Class I — February 19, 2016
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-1033-2016 |
| Date Initiated | February 19, 2016 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Sweetwater Farms LLC |
| Location | Inman, KS |
Product Description
Sweetwater Sprouts 100% Pure Sprouted Mung Bean packaged in the following configurations: 8 oz. plastic bags packed 10 per case; 16 oz. plastic bags packed in cases of 5 or 10; 5 lb. bulk case; 10 lb. bulk case. The product is shipped in cardboard cases labeled with product and lot number. The responsible name on the label is Sweetwater Farms, Inman, KS 67546.
Reason for Recall
Sprouts are potentially contaminated with Salmonella
Classification
Class I — A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Distribution Pattern
Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma
Product Quantity
3900/ 8oz./bags; 2585/ 16 oz./bags; 454/5 lb./cases; 427/10 lb./cases (11,075 lbs.)
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
lot 039016, sell by 2/22/2016; lot 040016, sell by 2/232016; lot 041016, sell by 2/24/2016; lot 042016, sell by 2/25/2016; lot 043016, sell by 2/26/2016; lot 044016, sell by 2/27/2016; lot 046016, sell by 2/29/2016; lot 047016, sell by 3/1/2016; lot 048016, sell by 3/2/2016; lot 050016, sell by 3/4/2016; lot 051016, sell by 3/5/2016; and lot 053016, sell by 3/7/2016
What Should You Do?
Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.
Salmonella symptoms typically begin 6 hours to 6 days after consuming contaminated food and include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, and vomiting. Most people recover within 4 to 7 days without medical treatment. However, Salmonella can spread from the intestines to the bloodstream, and from there to other parts of the body. Young children under 5, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable. Seek medical attention immediately if you have severe diarrhea (more than 3 loose stools in 24 hours), a fever above 102°F, bloody stool, or signs of dehydration.
Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.
The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.