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Chang Farm and Nature's Wonder bean sprouts - recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
2 years ago •source fda.gov
United States
Chang Farm, 301 River Road, Whatley, MA is issuing a voluntary recall of Mung Bean Sprouts; all 10lb bags (as some bags may not have sell-by dates), as well as 12 oz retail bags, both packaged on April 23rd, 2023 (distributed on April 24th, 2023), produced by Chang Farm, with the specific sell-by date of May 7th, 2023 because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes (L. Monocytogenes) contamination. The product has been distributed to retail stores and wholesalers throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. No illnesses have been reported to date.Listeria monocytogenes, is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The affected product is packaged in 10 lb bags (bulk) with no specified "Sell By" dates and 12 oz plastic bags (retail), labeled under the Chang Farm Brand as Premium Bean Sprouts and have a "Sell By" date of May 7th, 2023.
Sample analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets' (NYSDAM) Division of Food Safety and Inspection confirmed Listeria Monocytogenes.
All retail stores and wholesalers who have this lot in MA, CT, NY and NJ should remove this product from their shelves. Consumers should not consume the products and should discard this product or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers should contact their healthcare provider with any illness concerns.
Company name: Chang Farm
Brand name: Chang Farm, Nature's Wonder
Product recalled: Mung bean sprouts
Reason of the recall: Potential for Listeria monocytogenes
FDA Recall date: May 05, 2023
Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/chang-farm-recalls-mung-bean-sprouts-because-possible-health-risk
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