Possible Salmonella Concerns Prompt Voluntary And Precautionary Sprout Recall

According to FDA, Caldwell Fresh Foods has announced a voluntary recall of alfalfa sprouts because of possible Salmonella concerns.

The alfalfa sprouts subject to the recall are labeled and packaged as follows:

  • Caldwell Fresh Foods - 4-ounce plastic cups and one pound plastic bags, and 2-pound and 5 pound plastic bags in cardboard boxes with sticker affixed with the printed words Caldwell Fresh Foods.
  • Nature's Choice - 4-ounce plastic cups
  • California Exotics brands - 5-ounce plastic clamshell containers

The alfalfa sprouts were distributed to a variety of restaurants, delicatessens and retailers nationwide. In California, the products were sold at Kings Super Market, Numero Uno Stores, Cárdenas Markets, Trader Joe's Stores, Gonzalez Northgate Markets, Wal-Mart stores Jons Markets, and Canton Foods. Click on the following link to view the FDA Recall Release

Caldwell Fresh Foods alfalfa sprouts not affected by this recall will have a bright, round, green sticker affixed to the lids and labels.

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