Good Seed recalls mung bean sprouts from April 2015 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, which can cause serious infections in immunocompromised individuals.
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.
Good Seed is recalling 1-lb, 2-lb, and 10-lb bags of mung bean sprouts sold in clear plastic bags labeled 'GOODSEED Mung Bean Sprouts Keep' because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious or fatal infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, including life-threatening conditions, particularly in people with weakened immune systems. The contamination was found in samples from Good Seed's products in Virginia.
People who purchased these mung bean sprouts from Good Seed, Inc. in the U.S. are affected. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious infections.
Check for 1-lb, 2-lb, or 10-lb bags of mung bean sprouts in clear plastic bags labeled 'GOODSEED Mung Bean Sprouts Keep'. These products were produced on or after April 1, 2015.
Look for production dates on or after April 1, 2015 on the bag.
If you have the recalled mung bean sprouts, discard them immediately to avoid potential illness.
Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious infections in people with weakened immune systems.
Check for 1-lb, 2-lb, or 10-lb bags of mung bean sprouts in clear plastic bags labeled 'GOODSEED Mung Bean Sprouts Keep' produced on or after April 1, 2015.
The recall does not provide a specific remedy; affected consumers should discard the product to avoid potential illness.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Good Seed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2431-2015 — Good Seed Good Seed Hello, I own a Good Seed that is covered by recall F-2431-2015 from Good Seed. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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