The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2426-2014·Announced 2014-09-17

Marjon Bean Sprouts Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination in Production Area

Marjon Specialty Foods is recalling bean sprouts after Listeria was found in environmental samples from the production area.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves Listeria, a high-risk pathogen, but the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, which aligns with the rubric for a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

Marjon Specialty Foods, Inc. is recalling Marjon Bean Sprouts in 8 oz plastic bags, 5 lb bags, and 2/5 bags. The recall was initiated after Listeria was detected in firm environmental samples collected in the sprout production area.

The affected products were distributed in Georgia and Florida. The recall covers 856 cases of the product. The 'Used By' date for the affected items is 06/28/14.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their refrigerators and discard any Marjon Bean Sprouts matching the description and date code. The company advises consumers to return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Marjon Bean Sprouts, Keep Fresh Zip Lock: Keep Refrigerated. NET WT. 8/8 oz. plastic bag; 5 lb bag and 2/5 Bags; Marjon Specialty Foods, Inc. 3508 Sydney Rd., Plant City, FL 33567 Grown and Packed in the USA. UPC codes: 10077554000012; 0200077554000466; 010077554000463 Used by 06
Hazard
Affected units
856

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)

  • Used by 6/28/14.

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Marjon Specialty Foods, 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.

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Same manufacturer · Marjon Specialty Foods, Inc.

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