Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Wheatgrass is packaged in a pint or cup Recalled by Giant Greens, Inc. Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

Date: January 28, 2013
Company: Giant Greens, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Giant Greens, Inc. directly.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

Wheatgrass is packaged in a pint or cup, 16 oz. bag, or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box and sold under the Sprouters Northwest brand. The Wheatgrass in a pint or cup has UPC 0 79566 12380 5; The wheatgrass in 16 oz. bag or 5 lb. Flat cardboard box does not have any UPC. The wheatgrass, Sprouters Northwest, pint or cup., is labeled in parts: "***Wheatgrass***CERTIFIED ORGANIC***Pint***Sprouters NORTHWEST, INC.***KENT, WA 98032***". The wheatgrass in 16 oz. bag is labeled in parts: "***ORGANIC WHEATGRASS***SKU# 16OZCW***Keep Refrigerated***Not For Retail Sales as Packaged***". The wheatgrass in 5 lb. Flat cardboard box is labeled in parts: "***Wheatgrass***1 Ea. 21"X21" Wheatgrass/case***Item 40019***".

Quantity: 3024/1 pint Packages; 888 cups; 63/16 oz. Bags; and 494/5 lbs. Flat boxes;

Why Was This Recalled?

Wheatgrass is recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Where Was This Sold?

Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.

About Giant Greens, Inc.

Giant Greens, Inc. has 10 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report