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

Wholesome Soy Products recalled Mung bean sprouts packaged in 10 lb., 15 lb., and 30 lb. plastic bags. in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Aug 29, 2014.

The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "Listeria monocytogenes was found in the mung bean sprouts and the area where the sprouts are produced." Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "US: IL." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in Chicago, IL. The recall covers 110,000 lbs. of mung bean sprouts of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Feb 24, 2016), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.