The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0100-2013·Announced 2012-10-17

Manna Organics Recalls Soybean Sprouts Due to Listeria Risk

Manna Organics is recalling 16-ounce packages of SooNyeoWon Healthy Soybean Sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Manna Organics Inc. is recalling 16-ounce packages of SooNyeoWon Healthy Soybean Sprouts. The recall involves 2,834 cases of the product, which was distributed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas. The product was manufactured by Manna Organics Inc. in Newark, New Jersey, and distributed by MSB West, LLC in Los Angeles, California.

The recall was initiated because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The source text does not specify the exact reason for the contamination or the specific lot numbers affected, other than noting the code information is on or after July 18, 2012.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific 16-ounce packages of SooNyeoWon Healthy Soybean Sprouts. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or refund procedures beyond standard recall practices.

The recalled product

Product
SooNyeoWon Healthy Soybean Sprouts, 16 ounce package; Manna Organics Inc. 170 Avenue 'L', Newark, NJ 07105; MSB West, LLC 622 South Anderson Street, Los Angeles, CA 90023
Manufacturer
Manna Organics Inc
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • On or after July 18
  • 2012

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Manna Organics Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 8 products in this recall →