SACRAMENTO, Calif. (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.
Salad Cosmo recalled the same product last May. State health officials are
investigating, but say raw sprouts are especially vulnerable to bacteria growth.
Salad Cosmo referred calls to an attorney who did not immediately return
telephone and e-mail messages Friday.
A telephone message left after hours at J.H. Caldwell and Sons also was not
immediately returned.
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