Caldwell Fresh Foods Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts

Caldwell Fresh Foods Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts

Recall Reason: Caldwell Fresh Foods, of Maywood, CA, is voluntarily recalling all alfalfa sprouts manufactured under the Caldwell Fresh Foods, Nature's Choice, and California Exotics brands, because the alfalfa sprouts may be contaminated with Salmonella. Caldwell alfalfa sprouts have been associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Newport that has sickened more than 20 people in 10 states, including 11 people in California.

Packs/Codes: The recalled alfalfa sprouts 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.Distribution: [Nationwide U.S.]: The alfalfa sprouts were distributed to a variety of restaurants, delicatessens and retailers nationwide.
Contact: Retailers with questions may contact Maurie Thomas at (323) 589-5008 from 4 am to 4 pm (PST) or (562) 858-1201 (24 hours).
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