Salmonella in Sprouts Hits Illinois Hard
Illinois has been hit hard with Salmonella in sprouts served at Jimmy John's according to a statistical association drawn by FDA, state partners and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Sprouts supplier Tiny Greens Organic Farm Foods Co. says there have been 51 confirmed cases of the outbreak strain in Illinois and around that same number in 15 other states.
Missouri and Indiana are the other two leading states in this outbreak, which started November 1. Tiny Greens has recalled all Alfalfa Sprouts and Spicy Sprouts from November 1 through December 21 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Product was distributed thru various distributors in Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri and could have ended up in restaurants and supermarkets near those areas..jpg)
Attorney Fred Pritzker is representing an Illinois woman who became seriously ill with a Salmonella infection after eating at a Jimmy John's in Illinois. She spent several days in the hospital and has not fully recovered. For Jimmy John's Salmonella lawsuit information, contact our law firm at 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our online form for a free consultation. Our attorneys represent Salmonella victims nationwide.
Here is the specific recall information from Illinois-based Tiny Greens:
"We have decided to voluntarily recall our 4 oz. Spicy Sprouts and our 4 oz., 1 lb., 2 lb., & 5 lb. Alfalfa Sprouts (all package sizes) with lot codes 348, 350, or 354, or having a “sell by” date of 12/29/10, 12/31/10 or 1/04/11. As well, we would like to recall any product containing alfalfa sprouts with our lot number 305 thru 348 or ”sell by” dates from 12/16/10 thru 12/29/10."
