HIGH RISK
Terminated
F-1017-2013
Mung Bean sprouts is packaged in a 8 oz clamshell container or 5 lb. bag and sold under the Sprouters Northwest or Life Force brand. The Life Force foods, 8 oz, has UPC 8 15098 00107 1; The Sprouters Northwest, 5 lb., has UPC 0 33383 70258 2. The Life Force foods, 8 oz., is labeled in parts: "***MUNG BEAN SPROUTS***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4 OZ.***MANUFACTURED FOR: BRASSICA SPROUT GROUP, BALTIMORE, MD 21202***www.broccosprouts.com***". The Sprouters Northwest, 5 lb., is labeled in parts: "***BEAN SPROUTS***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 5 LBS***Sprouters NORTHWEST***KENT, WA 98032***".
Recalled by Giant Greens, Inc.
Classification
Class I — Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
Reason for Recall
Mung Bean sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Product Details
Product Quantity
33774/8 oz. Packages and 416/5 lb. Bags
Product Type
Food
Code Info
The Best by Dates are including all and up to 2/17/2013
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution & Geography
Distribution Pattern
Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.
Company Location
Kent, WA, 98032-1252
Timeline
Report Date
03/06/2013
Recall Initiated
01/28/2013
Classification Date
02/26/2013
Termination Date
03/20/2013
Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls
Last updated: July 13, 2026
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