Recent Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts

California-based Caldwell Fresh Foods has voluntarily recalled alfalfa sprouts after 20 people across 10 states became ill. These alfalfa sprouts were manufactured under the Caldwell Fresh Foods brand, as well as Nature’s Choice and California Exotics brands.  So far, no deaths have been reported but 4 of the individuals sickened have required hospitalization.

A wide variety of restaurants and retailers across the nation purchased the alfalfa sprouts from Caldwell Fresh Foods, including Cardenas Markets, Gonzalez Northgate Markets, Canton Foods, Wal-Mart Stores, Kings Super Market and Trader Joe’s.  The alfalfa sprouts being recalled are packaged and labeled as follows:

California Exotics brands – 5 oz. plastic clamshell containers

Caldwell Fresh Foods – 4 oz. plastic cups and one pound plastic bags; 2 and 5 pound plastic bags packed in cardboard boxes with a “Caldwell Fresh Foods” sticker affixed on the box

Nature’s Choice – 4 oz. plastic cups

The U.S. FDA , Centers for Disease Control and state authorities are investigating the outbreak, and Caldwell Fresh Foods is cooperating as well.  According to the company, alfalfa sprouts not affected by the salmonella recall will have bright, round green stickers affixed to labels and lids.

According to Maurie Thomas, general manager at the Maywood-based Caldwell Fresh Foods, alfalfa sprouts are strictly controlled by the FDA, and the company follows all guidelines set forth by the FDA to a T.  Thomas stated that state and federal health officials visited the company and took samples of finished products as well as swabs from equipment used at the facility to test for traces of salmonella.

Consumers are urged to throw away any sprouts in question, or to return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  So far, 11 people from California have become ill along with one Oregon infant.

While the majority of illnesses related to salmonella food poisoning are short in duration and cause only mild symptoms, some individuals are at risk of serious complications.  These include young children, those with a compromised immune system, and the frail or elderly.  Common symptoms include nausea, fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting.  It is suggested that you see a doctor if you develop these symptoms after eating foods that are possibly tainted.

You may be eligible for reimbursement of expenses associated with salmonella food poisoning.  Contact a reputable New York food poisoning attorney to learn more about your rights and what action you may take.  Learn more about Brown Chiari; personal injury attorneys in Lancaster NY.

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Alfalfa Sprouts and Whole Raw Pistachios Added to the Ever Growing List of Foods Tainted with Salmonella

As if 500 million salmonella tainted shell eggs aren’t enough to worry about, now two other foods have been linked to salmonella.  A New York company, Snow White Food Products, Inc. has recalled certain packages of alfalfa sprouts due to salmonella contamination.  Production and sales of the alfalfa sprouts have been suspended after the New York State Food Laboratory discovered salmonella bacteria while analyzing samples of the product.

The packages of alfalfa sprouts affected by this recall are packaged in an uncoded 3.5 ounce plastic clamshell container.  The UPC code for this product is 0-46421-11236-6.  This product was distributed in New York City and throughout the entire state.  Investigators are trying to determine just how wide the distribution area of the alfalfa sprouts is.

So far, there have been no illnesses linked to the alfalfa sprouts, and consumers are urged to dispose of the product if they have it in their homes, or return it to the place of purchase.  Questions or concerns can be directed to the company at 718-230-5625.

In other salmonella news, a Eugene, Oregon company GloryBee Foods, Inc. has voluntarily recalled 5 pound bags of Whole Raw Pistachios and 25 pound boxes of Whole Raw Pistachios Kernels due to possible salmonella contamination.  The 5 pound bags are under the brand name Aunt Patty’s, and the 25 pound boxes under the brand Specialty Commodities.

The pistachios were distributed across western and central Oregon, as well as western Washington to bakeries and retail stores.  The 25 lb. boxes have labels on the boxes displaying “Packed for Special Commodities, Los Angeles, CA. 90010.”  On the sides of the boxes is a lot number 32043 stamped in red.  To date, there have been no illnesses reported in association with this recall.

Consumers are asked to return any whole raw pistachios involved in this recall to GloryBee Foods for a weight-based refund.  Questions and delivery or product replacement concerns should be directed to Greg Wilson at 800-456-7923 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Symptoms of salmonella food poisoning include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea and occasional fever.  While symptoms usually subside and produce only mild illness, serious and sometimes fatal infections can occur in those who are elderly, young children and individuals with a weak immune system.

Finding a Buffalo personal injury attorney that will assist you in your food poisoning legal needs is an excellent consideration.

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