The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning consumers not to consume “Sprouts Alive” and “Sun sprout” brands of sprouts bearing the code EX27 03, because the products may contain the bacteria responsible for causing salmonellosis in humans.


The following products are affected:


BRAND    PRODUCT     SIZE  UPC
sun sprout   Alfalfa Sprouts   145g  0 57621 13501 7
Sprouts Alive  Alfalfa Sprouts   145g  0 69022 00030 6
sun sprout   Alfalfa & Radish Sprouts 135g  0 57621 13502 4
Sprouts Alive  Sprouts Medley    135g  0 69022 00035 1


The manufacturer, Oakville, Ontario-based Sunsprout Natural Foods, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The affected products have been distributed in Ontario and New Brunswick.


Food contaminated with Salmonella will not look or smell spoiled. Salmonellosis is a potentially life-threatening illness caused by Salmonella bacteria. Young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Common symptoms of Salmonella infection are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea although more serious consequences are possible, however there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

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For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at one of the following numbers:


In the province of Quebec 1-800-561-3350; or
In other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342.