Giant Greens, Inc.: Food Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: F-1018-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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***".

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 28, 2013

Date Posted: March 6, 2013

Recall Number: F-1018-2013

Event ID: 64203

Reason for Recall:

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

Status: Terminated

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

Code Information:

The Best by Dates are including all and up to 2/17/2013

Distribution Pattern:

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

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated