The Caldwell Fresh Foods of Maywood, Los Angeles was responsible for distributing the tainted vegetable which has sickened at least 23 people in 10 states, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said.
The company has issued a voluntary recall of all alfalfa sprouts manufactured under the Caldwell Fresh Foods, Nature's Choice, and California Exotics brands, the department said.
After learning of the recall, the health department contacted food markets throughout the county to make sure that the sprouts had been removed from shelves and destroyed
The sprouts are sold at Wal-Mart, Trader Joe's stores, among other outlets, in 19 states.
So far, at least 23 people in 10 states have been sickened, 11 of them in California, including three in San Diego. No cases have been reported in the Los Angeles County.
Though some of those sickened have been hospitalized, no one has died.
Most people infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps between 12 and 72 hours after infection. The illnessusually lasts four to seven days.
This is the 32th time since 1995 that alfalfa sprouts have caused an outbreak of food poisoning, prompting health officials to issue warnings.
