Why it was recalled
Good Seed Inc. of Springfield, VA is recalling all packages of soybean sprouts and mung bean sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals with weakened immune systems. The contamination was discovered after sampling by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Food Safety Program and subsequent analysis by the Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product.
Product description
1-lb, 2-lb and 10-lb bags of Mung Bean Sprouts in clear plastic bags labeled GOODSEED Mung Bean Sprouts Keep Refrigerated
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Produced on or after April 1, 2015.
Where it was sold
These items were distributed to retail stores in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey.
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-2431-2015
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- May 8, 2015
- FDA report date
- Jun 17, 2015
- Quantity
- Unknown
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Good Seed, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-2431-2015, exactly as published.
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- City
- Springfield
- State
- VA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 71230
- Address
- 7954 F-H Twist Ln
- Code information
- Produced on or after April 1, 2015.
- Postal code
- 22153
- Report date
- Jun 17, 2015
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-2431-2015
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Good Seed, Inc.
- Product quantity
- Unknown
- Termination date
- Sep 9, 2016
- Reason for recall
- Good Seed Inc. of Springfield, VA is recalling all packages of soybean sprouts and mung bean sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals with weakened immune systems. The contamination was discovered after sampling by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Food Safety Program and subsequent analysis by the Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 1-lb, 2-lb and 10-lb bags of Mung Bean Sprouts in clear plastic bags labeled GOODSEED Mung Bean Sprouts Keep Refrigerated
- Distribution pattern
- These items were distributed to retail stores in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey.
- Recall initiation date
- May 8, 2015
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jun 11, 2015