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Class I, DangerousF-1026-2015

Mungbean Sprouts, net wt. 0.8 lb., sold under brand Kkot Saem Winter Blossom Bean Sprouts brand. Product is packaged in clear plastic bag with blue letters on white background. English and Korea letters on front of bag. The UPC is 1 80036 83737 2. Mungbean Sprouts, net wt. 2 lbs., sold under brand Kkot Saem brand. Product is packaged in clear plastic bag with no label. The UPC is 0 94922 55334 8. Mungbean Sprouts, net wt. 5 lbs., sold under brand Kkot Saem brand. Product is packaged in clear plastic bag with no label. The is no UPC for this product. Mungbean Sprouts, net wt. 10 lbs., sold under brand Kkot Saem brand. Product is packaged in clear plastic bag with orange and blue labeling in Korean and English on white background. . The UPC is 0 94922 55331 7.

Recalled by Kkot Saem Bean Sprouts on Dec 19, 2014

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Kkot Saem Bean Sprouts recalled Mungbean Sprouts, net 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 Dec 19, 2014.

The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "Mungbean Sprouts are recalled because finished product was tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes." Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Distributed in Oregon and Washington." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Spanaway, WA. The recall covers total 3896 lbs of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Feb 18, 2015), 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.

Reason for Recall

Mungbean Sprouts are recalled because finished product was tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Product Description

Mungbean Sprouts, net wt. 0.8 lb., sold under brand Kkot Saem Winter Blossom Bean Sprouts brand. Product is packaged in clear plastic bag with blue letters on white background. English and Korea letters on front of bag. The UPC is 1 80036 83737 2. Mungbean Sprouts, net wt. 2 lbs., sold under brand Kkot Saem brand. Product is packaged in clear plastic bag with no label. The UPC is 0 94922 55334 8. Mungbean Sprouts, net wt. 5 lbs., sold under brand Kkot Saem brand. Product is packaged in clear plastic bag with no label. The is no UPC for this product. Mungbean Sprouts, net wt. 10 lbs., sold under brand Kkot Saem brand. Product is packaged in clear plastic bag with orange and blue labeling in Korean and English on white background. . The UPC is 0 94922 55331 7.

Distribution

Distributed in Oregon and Washington

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.