Mung bean sprouts packaged in 10 lb., 15 lb., and 30 lb. plastic bags.

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Mung bean sprouts packaged in 10 lb., 15 lb., and 30 lb. plastic bags. Wholesome Soy Products · reported 2016-02-24

Terminated This recall has been closed out by the agency.

Reason for recall: Listeria monocytogenes was found in the mung bean sprouts and the area where the sprouts are produced.
Classification: Class I
Recall initiated: 2014-08-29
Reported by the agency: 2016-02-24
Closed out (terminated): 2016-04-13
Recalling firm: Wholesome Soy Products
Chicago, IL
United States
This is the firm that issued the recall — commonly a distributor or processor. It is not the origin of contamination.
Distribution (the agency's own words): US: IL
States we parsed from that text: IL
The agency named these states. Parse method explicit_state_list, confidence high.
Food category: Produce (fruit & vegetables)derived
Assigned by a reviewed keyword rulebook over the product description, not by the agency.
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number: F-0615-2016

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