JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2012--
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: WINN), today announced an immediate
Class I voluntary recall of all LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts sold in the
6 oz. package with a UPC code of 7546555912. According to the Federal
Drug Administration (FDA), the product is potentially contaminated with Salmonella,
an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in
young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune
systems.
Winn-Dixie is recalling LEASA brand sprouts from its stores due to potential exposure to Salmonella (Photo: Business Wire)
Out of an abundance of caution for guests, Winn-Dixie is also
immediately recalling the following LEASA-branded sprouts from shelves
in all stores, including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and
Louisiana:
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Product
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UPC Code
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Size
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LEASA Broccoli Sprouts
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7546555636
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4 oz
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LEASA Gourmet Sprouts
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7546555633
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6 oz
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LEASA Spicy Sprouts
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7546555635
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6 oz
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LEASA Onion Sprouts
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7546555634
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6 oz
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All LEASA sprouts being recalled were sold between Jan. 7, 2012, and
Jan. 18, 2012, and have expirations dates between Feb. 1, 2012, and
March 15, 2012.
“While the mandatory recall involves only the LEASA Living Alfalfa
Sprouts, for the safety of our guests, Winn-Dixie is taking extra
precaution to immediately pull all potentially exposed LEASA branded
sprouts from our shelves,” said Mary Kellmanson, Winn-Dixie's group vice
president of marketing.
Winn-Dixie has received no reports of illness associated with LEASA
branded sprouts consumption.
"We encourage guests in possession of any of the recalled items to
immediately discard the product in a sealed garbage container,” said
Kellmanson. “Guests who have purchased the product may visit their
neighborhood Winn-Dixie to request a full refund, no questions asked.”
To receive the refund, guests may present proof of purchase through a
receipt or the product packaging label.
Consumers with questions about the recalled products may contact the
Winn-Dixie Guest Service Center toll free at 1.866.WINN-DIXIE
(866.946.6349).
About Winn-Dixie
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., is one of the nation’s largest food retailers.
Founded in 1925, the Company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. The
Company currently operates approximately 480 retail grocery locations
and approximately 380 in-store pharmacies in Florida, Alabama,
Louisiana, Georgia and Mississippi. For more information, visit www.winn-dixie.com.
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Source: Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
Eric Barnes, 904-370-7715
904-571-6052
(cell)
EricBarnes@winn-dixie.com
