Soy Bean Sprouts Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination
Samsung Bean Sprout is recalling Sung Soy Bean Sprouts (1lb packages) distributed to Virginia due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products have a sell-by date of 12/14/23.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria is a high-risk pathogen; while no illnesses have been reported, FDA Class I represents the agency's most serious classification.
Plain-English summary
Samsung Bean Sprout is recalling Sung Soy Bean Sprouts sold in 1-pound plastic packages. The recall affects 500 bags distributed to Virginia, with a sell-by date of 12/14/23.
The recall was initiated after testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products. Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen that can cause severe illness in susceptible populations.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Return the product to the place of purchase or discard it. If you have consumed the product and experience symptoms of listeriosis, consult a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sung Soy Bean Sprouts, 1lb packages, in plastic packages, 20 bags per case
- Manufacturer
- Samsung Bean Sprout
- Category
- Food — Vegetables / Sprouts
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 500
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)
- Sell by date 12/14/23
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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