The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0963-2023·Announced 2023-06-07

Bean Sprouts from Chang & Son Enterprises Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Bean sprouts produced by Chang & Son Enterprises, Inc. are recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products include 10-pound bags and 12-ounce packages with sell-by dates before May 28, 2023.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4. The potential contaminant is Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen; however, no illnesses or deaths have been reported in the source material.

Plain-English summary

Chang & Son Enterprises, Inc. is recalling bean sprouts due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Two product variants are affected: 10-pound bags labeled as BEAN SPROUTS from Chang Farm in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, and 12-ounce bags labeled as Nature's Wonder brand Premium BEAN SPROUTS. All units within expiration dates are included in the recall.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious bacterial pathogen that can cause illness. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall due to the potential public health risk.

The recalled products were distributed to consumers in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Ohio, New Jersey, and Maryland. A total of 748,920 pounds of product are affected. All units have sell-by dates prior to May 28, 2023.

Consumers should not consume the recalled bean sprouts. They should discard them or return them to the point of purchase. Anyone with concerns about potential exposure should contact their local health department or healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
a.) BEAN SPROUTS, 10 LBS, PRODUCT OF USA; CHANG FARM; SO.DEERFIELD, MA; KEEP REFRIGERATED; package in plastic bags b.) Nature's Wonder brand Premium BEAN SPROUTS; ALL NATURAL AND READY TO COOK; NET WT 12 oz (340 g); REFRIGERATE
Manufacturer
Chang & Son Enterprises, Inc.
Category
Food — Vegetables / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
  • listeria

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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