Why it was recalled
Mung Bean sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Product description
Mung Bean sprouts is packaged in a 8 oz clamshell container or 5 lb. bag and sold under the Sprouters Northwest or Life Force brand. The Life Force foods, 8 oz, has UPC 8 15098 00107 1; The Sprouters Northwest, 5 lb., has UPC 0 33383 70258 2. The Life Force foods, 8 oz., is labeled in parts: "***MUNG BEAN SPROUTS***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4 OZ.***MANUFACTURED FOR: BRASSICA SPROUT GROUP, BALTIMORE, MD 21202***www.broccosprouts.com***". The Sprouters Northwest, 5 lb., is labeled in parts: "***BEAN SPROUTS***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 5 LBS***Sprouters NORTHWEST***KENT, WA 98032***".
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
The Best by Dates are including all and up to 2/17/2013
Where it was sold
Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1017-2013
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jan 28, 2013
- FDA report date
- Mar 6, 2013
- Quantity
- 33774/8 oz. Packages and 416/5 lb. Bags
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Giant Greens, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1017-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- Kent
- State
- WA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 64203
- Address
- 20703 80th Ave S
- Code information
- The Best by Dates are including all and up to 2/17/2013
- Postal code
- 98032-1252
- Report date
- Mar 6, 2013
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1017-2013
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Giant Greens, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 33774/8 oz. Packages and 416/5 lb. Bags
- Termination date
- Mar 20, 2013
- Reason for recall
- Mung Bean sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Mung Bean sprouts is packaged in a 8 oz clamshell container or 5 lb. bag and sold under the Sprouters Northwest or Life Force brand. The Life Force foods, 8 oz, has UPC 8 15098 00107 1; The Sprouters Northwest, 5 lb., has UPC 0 33383 70258 2. The Life Force foods, 8 oz., is labeled in parts: "***MUNG BEAN SPROUTS***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4 OZ.***MANUFACTURED FOR: BRASSICA SPROUT GROUP, BALTIMORE, MD 21202***www.broccosprouts.com***". The Sprouters Northwest, 5 lb., is labeled in parts: "***BEAN SPROUTS***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 5 LBS***Sprouters NORTHWEST***KENT, WA 98032***".
- Distribution pattern
- Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.
- Recall initiation date
- Jan 28, 2013
- Initial firm notification
- Press Release
- Center classification date
- Feb 26, 2013