Feb 29, 2008 8:15 pm US/Pacific
Salmonella Prompts Recall Of Alfalfa Sprouts
SACRAMENTO (AP) ―
Two California companies are recalling alfalfa sprouts sold across the West because tests detected salmonella, which can be fatal.
The California Department of Public Health says no illnesses have been reported. The bacteria can cause diarrhea, fever and vomiting.
J.H. Caldwell and Sons of Maywood is recalling Always Fresh and Alfa One sprouts distributed to Trader Joes grocery stores in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. It also is recalling shipments to Beach Market, KV Mart and Superior Warehouse stores in California.
Salad Cosmo USA Corporation of Dixon is recalling sprouts distributed to stores in California and Washington, including SaveMart Supermarkets.
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