Firm Recall-Los Angeles Calco of Arcadia, CA is recalls Alfalfa sprouts because of possible salmonella contamination
Date of Recall
2009-04-23Recall Details
Los Angeles Calco of Arcadia, CA is recalling their Los Angeles Calco brand of Alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated withsalmonella.
Product was distributed to three cash and carry wholesalers in California:
Brostoff Celle. 1601 E Olympic Blvd # 505, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Tel: 213-623-5263
Banana Company : 1601 E Olympic Blvd. # 325, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Tel: 213-327-2188
Ingardia : 2120 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 90021
Tel: 949-645-1365
Products are packaged in 4 ounce, clear flexible clam-shell plastic containers. Containers are 4 x 4 x 4 inches cubic plastic boxes and have perforated bottom (9 holes, about 1/4 inch in diameter each).
Products have the label on top with characters in green, identifying the product by the name: Alfalfa Sprouts, and name and address of Distributor (Los Angeles Calco, Inc.), and Sell By Dates: April 23, 2009 and May 2, 2009..
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Los Angeles Calco is recalling because routine testing detected Samonella in alfalfa sprouts. Salmonella, 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. Consumers with the above symptoms should consult their physician.
Consumers who have purchased Los Angeles Calco Alfalfa Sprouts are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (626) 930-1988.
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