date:Oct 23, 2012
American retailer Kroger has decided that it will no longer sell sprouts due to its potential food safety risk and to protect the consumers from food-borne illnesses.
The supply of sprouts into distribution centers and stores will be discontinued on 23 October 2012 by Kroger.
Kroger food safety vice president Payton Pruett remarked that after a science-based review, they have decided to voluntarily discontinue the sale of fresh sprouts.
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