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Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Jan 28, 2013

Mung Bean sprouts is packaged in a 8 oz clamshell container or 5 lb. bag and sold under the…

Recalling firm: Giant Greens, Inc.

Why it was recalled

Mung Bean sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Mar 20, 2013.

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ProductMung 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***".
Package size8 oz
UPC033383702582, 815098001071

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Original product description

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***".

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC033383702582foods, 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.***MAN
UPC815098001071outers 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: "***M

Original FDA recall reason

Mung Bean sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1017-2013
Event ID
64203
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jan 28, 2013
Reported
Mar 6, 2013
Classified
Feb 26, 2013
Terminated
Mar 20, 2013
Quantity
33774/8 oz. Packages and 416/5 lb. Bags
Location
Kent, WA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Press Release

Where it was distributed

Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.

FDA source record · F-1017-2013

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