Miami company recalls alfalfa sprouts after the FDA finds possibly deadly E. coli
Miami-based Fullei Fresh announced a recall of alfalfa sprouts after FDA testing of some sprouts found Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
“The symptoms of STEC infections vary for each person but often include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting,” the CDC explains. “If there is fever, it usually is not very high (less than 101 degrees). Most people get better within five to seven days. Some infections are very mild, but others are severe or even life-threatening.”
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The sprouts recalled were sent to distributors and retail stores in Florida from Dec. 9 through 23 and come from lot No. 336. They’re sold in either 8-ounce packs or 5-pound cardboard boxes on which “336” will be the last three numbers on the bar code.
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Return the sprouts to the store of purchase for a full refund or toss them out.
If you have any questions, email Fullei Fresh at sales@fulleifresh.com or call 305-758-3880, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern time.
This story was originally published January 17, 2023 at 6:48 PM.
