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Chicago Indoor Garden recalls Sprout Salad and 3 more: e. coli risk

March 25, 2020 · Chicago Indoor Garden Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallFDA sample analysis of sprouts was positive for E. coli. FDA traceback and epi associate the firms sprouts with an outbreak of E. coli.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Chicago Indoor Garden
Location
Chicago, IL
Reported by FDA
March 25, 2020
Recall started
March 12, 2020
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Fresh produce
Reason type
E. coli

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Sprout Salad 6 oz. Product contains red clover sprouts.
    Quantity: Sprout Salad 6 oz: 870 Units
    Codes: Best by dates between 12/1/2019 and 3/12/2020
  • Mixed Greens 4 oz. Product contains red clover sprouts.
    Quantity: Mixed Greens 4 oz, 1826 units
    Codes: Best by dates between 12/1/2019 and 3/12/2020
  • Spring Salad 6 oz. Product contains red clover sprouts.
    Quantity: Spring Salad 6 oz: 1018 Units.
    Codes: Best by dates between 12/1/2019 and 3/12/2020
  • Red Clover 4 oz, Red Clover 2 Lbs. Products have Red Clover as an ingredient.
    Quantity: Red Clover 2 lbs.: 1310 Units ,Red Clover 4 oz: 2598 Units
    Codes: Best by dates between 12/1/2019 and 3/12/2020

Where it was distributed

Nationwide, primarily via Whole Foods retail locations

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Chicago Indoor Garden recalled 4 products, including Sprout Salad 6 oz. Product contains red clover sprouts..

Why was it recalled?

FDA sample analysis of sprouts was positive for E. coli. FDA traceback and epi associate the firms sprouts with an outbreak of E. coli.

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Nationwide, primarily via Whole Foods retail locations

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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