Salmonella in Alfalfa Sprouts
The US FDA report that New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker has alerted consumers that Snow White Food Products Inc., located in 621 Bergen Street in Brooklyn, New York, is recalling certain packages of "Alfalfa Sprouts" due to the presence of Salmonella. The recalled "Alfalfa Sprouts" is packaged in a 3.5 ounce plastic clamshell container which is uncoded. It has a UPC code of 0-46421-11236-6. The product was distributed in New York State. No illnesses have been reported to date to this agency in connection with the recalled product.
The contamination was discovered after a sample analyzed by the New York State Food Laboratory revealed the presence of Salmonella in some 3.5 ounce containers of Snow White Food Products "Alfalfa Sprouts." Production and sale of the product has been suspended. Consumers who have purchased 3.5 ounce containers of Snow White Food Products "Alfalfa Sprouts" are urged to return them to the place of purchase or discard the product.
The contamination was discovered after a sample analyzed by the New York State Food Laboratory revealed the presence of Salmonella in some 3.5 ounce containers of Snow White Food Products "Alfalfa Sprouts." Production and sale of the product has been suspended. Consumers who have purchased 3.5 ounce containers of Snow White Food Products "Alfalfa Sprouts" are urged to return them to the place of purchase or discard the product.
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