Mung Bean Sprouts Recall Expands

PROVIDENCE, RI —The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) warns a Mung Bean Sprouts recall announced on May 8 has been expanded to include all Mung Bean Sprouts and Soy Bean Sprouts because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The affected product is packaged in:

• Beans Sprouts 10lb bag and bag in box
• Nature’s Wonder Premium Beans Sprouts 12oz bag (UPC: 815098001330)
• Nature’s Wonder Premium Soybean Sprouts 12oz bag (UPC: 815098001347)

Chang Farm in Whatley, Massachusetts originally recalled all 10-pound bulk bags of the product due to possible Listeria contamination. The recall included 10-pound bulk bags and 12-ounce retail bags with the sell-by date of May 7, 2023.

Listeria health risk

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 product has been distributed to retail stores and wholesalers throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and New Jersey.

Consumers should contact their healthcare provider with any illness concerns. Consumers with questions about the warning may contact Chang Farm at 413-522-0234 or 413-222-5519.