Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled in 4 States

The California Department of Health Services is advising consumers not to eat Salad Cosmo brand alfalfa sprouts because the product may be contaminated with salmonella, according to the agency. Salad Cosmo USA is voluntarily recalling the product after routine testing detected salmonella in alfalfa seeds.

No illnesses have been reported from these products, but alfalfa sprouts have previously been linked to outbreaks of salmonella and E. coli 0157 infections.

Salad Cosmo USA Corp. is recalling alfalfa sprouts distributed to retail stores and restaurants throughout California, Washington, Oregon and Nevada. The recalled alfalfa sprouts are packaged in 2.5-ounce plastic containers and 1-pound plastic bags. Both packages are labeled “Salad Cosmo Alfalfa Sprouts” and have the following production codes: 0519, 0520, 0521, 0522, 0523, 0524, 0525 and 0526. The codes are printed on the front label of the 2.5-ounce packages and on the left side of the 1-pound bags near the product name.