Clover sprouts, product is packaged in a 4 oz or 5 oz. clamshell containers, and 1 lb. bag or 2 lb. tray. Product is sold under brand Sprouters Northwest. Clover Sprouts, 4oz container, has a UPC 8 15098 00201 6; Clover Sprouts, 5oz container, has a UPC 0 33383 70235 3; Clover Sprouts, 1 lb bag, has a UPC 0 79566 12351 5; Clover Sprouts, 2 lb tray, has a UPC 0 79566 12351 5; The Clover Sprouts, 4 oz., Sprouters Northwest brand is labeled in parts: "***CLOVER SPROUTS***Sprouters NORTHWEST***NET WT 4.0 oz***KEEP REFRIGERATED***DISTRIBUTED BY: SPROUTERS NORTHWEST, KENT, WA 98032***www.SproutersNorthwest.com***". The Clover Sprouts, 5 oz., Sprouters Northwest brand is labeled in parts: "***CLOVER ***Sprouters NORTHWEST, INC. KENT, WA 98032***NET WT 5.0 oz***KEEP REFRIGERATED***". The Clover Sprouts, 1 LB., Sprouters Northwest brand is labeled in parts: "***CLOVER SPROUTS***NET WT. 1 LB***KEEP REFRIGERATED***Sprouters NORTHWEST, KENT, WA 98032***". The Clover Sprouts, 2 LB., Sprouters Northwest brand is labeled in parts: "***Clover Sprouts***2 lb.*** Sprouters NORTHWEST, KENT, WA 98032***".
Recalled by Giant Greens, INC. on Jan 28, 2013
Recall Summary
Giant Greens, INC. recalled Clover sprouts, product is packaged in a 4 oz or 5 oz. clamshell containers, and 1 lb. bag or 2 lb. tray. in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Jan 28, 2013.
The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "Clover sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes." Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Kent, WA. The recall covers 14154/4 oz. Packages; 5130/5 oz. Packages; 24287/1 lb. Bags; and 552/2 lb. Trays of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Mar 6, 2013), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
Clover sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Product Description
Clover sprouts, product is packaged in a 4 oz or 5 oz. clamshell containers, and 1 lb. bag or 2 lb. tray. Product is sold under brand Sprouters Northwest. Clover Sprouts, 4oz container, has a UPC 8 15098 00201 6; Clover Sprouts, 5oz container, has a UPC 0 33383 70235 3; Clover Sprouts, 1 lb bag, has a UPC 0 79566 12351 5; Clover Sprouts, 2 lb tray, has a UPC 0 79566 12351 5; The Clover Sprouts, 4 oz., Sprouters Northwest brand is labeled in parts: "***CLOVER SPROUTS***Sprouters NORTHWEST***NET WT 4.0 oz***KEEP REFRIGERATED***DISTRIBUTED BY: SPROUTERS NORTHWEST, KENT, WA 98032***www.SproutersNorthwest.com***". The Clover Sprouts, 5 oz., Sprouters Northwest brand is labeled in parts: "***CLOVER ***Sprouters NORTHWEST, INC. KENT, WA 98032***NET WT 5.0 oz***KEEP REFRIGERATED***". The Clover Sprouts, 1 LB., Sprouters Northwest brand is labeled in parts: "***CLOVER SPROUTS***NET WT. 1 LB***KEEP REFRIGERATED***Sprouters NORTHWEST, KENT, WA 98032***". The Clover Sprouts, 2 LB., Sprouters Northwest brand is labeled in parts: "***Clover Sprouts***2 lb.*** Sprouters NORTHWEST, KENT, WA 98032***".
Distribution
Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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Terms Explained
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- Class I Recall — learn what this means in food safety
- FDA Food Recall — learn what this means in food safety
Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.