Several brands of alfalfa sprouts are on recall in western U.S. states over fear of salmonella contamination. Salad Cosmo USA Corporation recalled shipments of sprouts from Save Mart Supermarkets and Lucky Stores across California and Washington Saturday. A day later, Trader Joe's recalled tubs of Nature's Choice Alfalfa Sprouts in their California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Washington stores. The recall only applies to the TJ's sprouts with a "Sell By" date of March 9 or earlier.
Apparently no illnesses have been reported but still better safe than sorry. If you can't find good sprouts try some finely chopped green peppers or a little watercress in your sandwich instead.
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3-04-2008 @ 1:17PM
Mart said...
Don't eat alfalfa! Alfalfa contains a toxin called canavanine that can harm the immune system and cause symptoms similar to lupus.
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3-04-2008 @ 2:37PM
Bob said...
Canavanine can cause temporary lupus-like symptoms in people who are sensitive to it or have certain diseases (like lupus) that predispose them to sensitivity. For the vast majority of us, though, we'd practically have to switch to an all-alfalfa diet to notice any effects.
As always, too much of ANY food is harmful -- even water becomes toxic if you drink too much of it.
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