Why it was recalled
Listeria monocytogenes was found in the mung bean sprouts and the area where the sprouts are produced.
Product description
Mung bean sprouts packaged in 10 lb., 15 lb., and 30 lb. plastic bags.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
There are no product or production codes associated with these products.
Where it was sold
US: IL
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-0615-2016
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Aug 29, 2014
- FDA report date
- Feb 24, 2016
- Quantity
- 110,000 lbs. of mung bean sprouts
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Wholesome Soy Products
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0615-2016, exactly as published.
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- City
- Chicago
- State
- IL
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 69702
- Address
- 1150 W 40th St
- Code information
- There are no product or production codes associated with these products.
- Postal code
- 60609-2505
- Report date
- Feb 24, 2016
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0615-2016
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Wholesome Soy Products
- Product quantity
- 110,000 lbs. of mung bean sprouts
- Termination date
- Apr 13, 2016
- Reason for recall
- Listeria monocytogenes was found in the mung bean sprouts and the area where the sprouts are produced.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Mung bean sprouts packaged in 10 lb., 15 lb., and 30 lb. plastic bags.
- Distribution pattern
- US: IL
- Recall initiation date
- Aug 29, 2014
- Initial firm notification
- Telephone
- Center classification date
- Feb 17, 2016