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Nationwide Recall of Frozen Sprouted Beans Tied to Salmonella Outbreak

Production of Deep Sprouted Mat and Moong beans is suspended pending FDA–company investigation into the contamination source.

Deep brand frozen Sprouted Moong beans are among two types of Deep frozen beans that have been recalled due to salmonella risk.
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Overview

  • Chetak LLC Group announced on July 16 a recall of Deep Sprouted Mat (Moth) and Sprouted Moong beans sold in 16-ounce pouches under multiple lot codes distributed nationwide
  • FDA testing in May detected the same salmonella strain in frozen sprouted mat and moong bean samples that has sickened 11 people across ten states since last fall
  • Confirmed cases span Massachusetts, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington, with most illnesses emerging since early April
  • No new infections have been reported as of mid-July, and four patients said they had eaten or likely eaten the recalled beans before falling ill
  • Consumers are urged to return or discard the affected products for a full refund and to thoroughly clean any surfaces or utensils that contacted the beans