The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0615-2016·Announced 2016-02-24

Wholesome Soy Products Recalls Mung Bean Sprouts Due to Listeria

Wholesome Soy Products is recalling mung bean sprouts because Listeria monocytogenes was found in the product and production area.

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 minimum score of 4, and the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a ready-to-eat food product represents a critical health hazard warranting the highest severity score.

Plain-English summary

Wholesome Soy Products is recalling 110,000 pounds of mung bean sprouts packaged in 10 lb., 15 lb., and 30 lb. plastic bags. The recall was initiated because Listeria monocytogenes was found in the mung bean sprouts and the area where the sprouts are produced.

The affected products were distributed in Illinois. There are no product or production codes associated with these products.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Mung bean sprouts packaged in 10 lb., 15 lb., and 30 lb. plastic bags.
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 (1)

  • There are no product or production codes associated with these products.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · Wholesome Soy Products

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