Louie Foods Recalls Alfalfa, Clover, Spicy and Broccoli Sprouts

Washington, DCLouie Foods International of Fresno, California, is recalling all Louie’s brand sprouts with a “Use By” date on or before 4/14/11, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. To-date, no illnesses have been reported.

Products affected by the recall include:

Alfalfa Sprout Mix, 4 oz. cups (UPC 11324 04401)
Alfalfa Sprout Mix, 16 oz. bags (UPC 11324 16401)
Clover Sprouts, 4 oz. cups (UPC 11324 04406)
Clover Sprouts, 16 oz. bags (UPC 11324 04406)
Spicy Sprouts, 4 oz. cups (UPC 11325 04402)
Broccoli Sprouts, 4 oz. cups (UPC 11324 04407)

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Products were sold to distributors located in the Central Valley and along the Coast of California.