Salmonella Anatum Outbreak Linked to Deep-brand Frozen Sprouted Beans

United States

####Update September 25th, 2025:
The outbreak has been concluded.

Source: www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/sproutedbeans-07-25/index.html


Update August 22nd, 2025:
The FDA and CDC continue to investigate the Salmonella Anatum outbreak linked to Deep-brand frozen products.

Recent testing has expanded the scope of concern. On August 20, 2025, FDA confirmed that a sample of Deep-brand Premium Select Frozen SURTI UNDHIU MIX (12-oz/340 g, lot code IN25158K, Use By 06 Dec 2026) tested positive for Salmonella Anatum. Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) showed that the strain matches the one causing illnesses in this outbreak.

Additional product testing results have been released:

PRODUCT: Deep-brand Frozen Sprouted Moth (Mat) Beans
- Test Results: Salmonella Anatum
- WGS Match to outbreak strain: Yes

PRODUCT: Deep-brand Frozen Sprouted Moong (Mung) Beans
- Test Results: Salmonella Anatum
- WGS Match to outbreak strain: Yes

PRODUCT: Deep-brand Frozen Sprouted Moong (Mung) Beans
- Test Results: Salmonella Bareilly
- WGS Match to outbreak strain: No

PRODUCT: Deep-brand Frozen Sprouted Moong (Mung) Beans
- Test Results: Salmonella Bareilly
- WGS Match to outbreak strain: No

PRODUCT: Deep-brand Frozen Sprouted Moth (Mat) Beans
- Test Results: Salmonella Anatum and Salmonella Teko
- WGS Match to outbreak strain: Yes – for Salmonella Anatum

PRODUCT: Deep-brand Premium Select Frozen Surti Undhiu Mix
- Test Results: Salmonella Anatum
- WGS Match to outbreak strain: Yes

The FDA is continuing inspections and working with the manufacturer to determine the contamination source and assess whether more products require recall.

Source: FDA


July 17th, 2025:
The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate Salmonella Anatum outbreak linked to Deep-brand frozen sprouted mat (moth) beans and moong (mung) beans, affecting 11 individuals across 10 states. The outbreak has resulted in four hospitalizations, with no reported deaths. The affected products were distributed nationwide.

The outbreak was identified following routine product sampling by the FDA in May 2025, which tested positive for Salmonella. Whole genome sequencing confirmed that the strain in the samples matched the one causing the illnesses. Epidemiological data from the CDC revealed that four of the six individuals with available information had consumed the implicated beans before falling ill. Illnesses were reported between October 22, 2024, and June 24, 2025.

The issue came to light when the FDA's routine sampling of Deep-brand frozen sprouted mat and moong beans detected Salmonella contamination. The Chetak LLC Group, responsible for these products, has initiated a recall of specific lot codes. The FDA and Chetak LLC Group are collaborating to investigate the source of contamination, and production has been suspended pending further investigation. The FDA's investigation is ongoing



Source: www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-frozen-sprouted-beans-july-2025