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# Alfalfa Sprouts and  Spicy Sprouts Recalled
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/alfalfa_sprouts_and_spicy_sprouts_0705111202/
- Published: 2011-07-05T13:02:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T13:19:37.000Z
- Description: Evergreen Fresh Sprouts of Moyie Springs, Idaho is recalling alfalfa and spicy sprouts that may carry Salmonella and have been linked to a multistate outbreak. As of June 27, 2011, 21 people had been infected and three hospitalized across five states.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Alerts, Shopping, #vivvo-import

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### Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts and   
Spicy Sprouts Because Of Possible Health Risk

**Contact:**  
Consumer:  
208-267-4258  
  
Media:  
Nadine Scharf  
208-267-4258

  
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** \- July 1st, 2011 - **Moyie Springs, Idaho-Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC** announced a voluntary recall of Alfalfa Sprouts and Spicy Sprouts because it has the potential to be contaminated with *Salmonella.* The recalled sprouts have been linked to a multistate outbreak of *Salmonella* infections. *Salmonella is* an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with *Salmonella* often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with *Salmonella* can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (*i.e.*, infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis. For more information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site at [http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/sprouts-enteritidis0611/062611/index.html](http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/sprouts-enteritidis0611/062611/index.html?ref=foodconsumer.org) or call 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636).

As of June 27, 2011, a total of 21 individuals, including three hospitalizations, infected with outbreak strain of *Salmonella* Enteritidis have been reported from five states: Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, New Jersey, and Washington.

The recalled Alfalfa Sprouts and Spicy Sprouts were distributed in Washington and Idaho by direct delivery to four distributors and three retail stores.The recalled products are coded with Expiration Dates from 06 22 through 07 14\. The products being recalled are identified as:

· Alfalfa Sprouts, Evergreen Produce, 4 oz. bag, UPC 8 38796 00103 7.

· Alfalfa Sprouts, Evergreen Produce, 16 oz. bag, UPC 8 38796 00108 2.

· Alfalfa Sprouts, Evergreen Produce, 5 lb. bag, no UPC.

· Spicy Sprouts, Evergreen Produce, 4 oz. bag, UPC 8 38796 00102 0.

· Spicy Sprouts, Evergreen Produce, 16 oz. or 5 lb. bag, no UPC.

Thisrecall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration. While no samples of Evergreen sprouts have tested positive for*Salmonella* at this time, epidemiological evidence indicates that Evergreen Produce Alfalfa Sprouts and Spicy Sprouts are the common food eaten by the people infected with the outbreak strain of *Salmonella* enteritidis. Tests of Evergreen sprouts are still pending.

Consumers are urged to destroy all products. Please contact Nadine Scharf at 208-267-4258 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m (PST) for any questions related to this recall.

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