F-2431-2015 Class I Terminated

Recalled by Good Seed, Inc. — Springfield, VA

Recall Details

Product Type
Food
Report Date
June 17, 2015
Initiation Date
May 8, 2015
Termination Date
September 9, 2016
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
Unknown

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

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.

Distribution Pattern

These items were distributed to retail stores in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey.

Code Information

Produced on or after April 1, 2015.