FDAClass IJune 17, 2015

1-lb, 2-lb and 10-lb bags of Soybean Sprouts in clear recall: Listeria

1-lb, 2-lb and 10-lb bags of Soybean Sprouts in clear plastic bags labeled GOODSEED Soy Bean Sprouts Keep Refrigerated

Why was 1-lb, 2-lb and 10-lb bags of Soybean Sprouts in clear 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

produced on or after April 1, 2015

Product
1-lb, 2-lb and 10-lb bags of Soybean Sprouts in clear plastic bags labeled GOODSEED Soy Bean Sprouts Keep Refrigerated
Recalling firm
Good Seed, Inc.
Quantity
Unknown
Distribution
These items were distributed to retail stores in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey.
Recall date
June 17, 2015
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (food)
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