Manna Organics Inc

Recall #F-0097-2013 · Initiated 2012-08-31

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Manna Organics Inc is recalling SooNyeoWon Soybean Sprouts in multiple package sizes because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects products sold in 10 states.

Who is at risk

Everyone can get sick from Listeria, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face the greatest risk of serious illness.

What to do

Check if you have any of these soybean sprout packages at home—look for the UPC 0 28346 07121 8 on 16-oz bags or packaging from Manna Organics Inc. If you have them, throw them away and do not eat them. Contact your doctor if you have symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or diarrhea after eating these sprouts.

Product

SooNyeoWon Soybean Sprouts (5 lbs., 10 lbs., and 16-ounce packages - all packaged in plastic bags). 16-oz bag UPC 0 28346 07121 8; Manna Organics Inc. 170 Avenue 'L', Newark, NJ 07105; MSB West, LLC 622 South Anderson Street, Los Angeles, CA 90023

Reason for recall

Products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

10 pound bags (9207 units); 5 pound bags (1944 cases); 16 oz. - 2834 cases

Distribution

NY, NJ, PA, MA, VA, MD, CT, GA, IL, and TX

Lot / code info

Unknown

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release