Mungbean Sprouts (Kkot Saem) - Listeria contamination (2014)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Mungbean Sprouts, net wt. 0.8 lb., sold under brand Kkot Saem Winter Blossom Bean Sprouts brand. Product is packaged in clear plastic bag with blue letters on white background. English and Korea letters on front of bag. The UPC is 1 80036 83737 2. Mungbean Sprouts, net wt. 2 lbs., sold under brand Kkot Saem brand. Product is packaged in clear plastic bag with no label. The UPC is 0 94922 55334 8. Mungbean Sprouts, net wt. 5 lbs., sold under brand Kkot Saem brand. Product is package
Brand
Kkot Saem Bean Sprouts
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Code/Expiration Date 12/9/14, 12/10/14, 12/11/14, 12/13/14, 12/15/14, 12/16/14, 12/17/14, 12/18/14, 12/19/14, 12/20/14, 12/21/14.
Products Sold
Lot Code/Expiration Date 12/9/14; 12/10/14; 12/11/14; 12/13/14; 12/15/14; 12/16/14; 12/17/14; 12/18/14; 12/19/14; 12/20/14; 12/21/14.
Kkot Saem Bean Sprouts is recalling Mungbean Sprouts, net wt. 0.8 lb., sold under brand Kkot Saem Winter Blossom Bean Sprouts brand. Pr due to Mungbean Sprouts are recalled because finished product was tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Mungbean Sprouts are recalled because finished product was tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IN, OR, WA
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