One Lot of Organic Bean Sprouts Recalled for Listeria

A Florida establishment is voluntarily recalling Organic Bean Sprouts because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes,  This recall was issued after the Florida Department of Agriculture pulled a sample from a store shelf and found Listeria (we assume).  Product was shipped to Whole Foods Markets in Florida and Freedom Fresh (a Miami distributor) on February 18, 2019 and had a sell by date of February 28, 2019, so unlikely to be in Marketplace.

Like many other recalls involving Listeria where only the tested positive lot is recalled,  these recalls are often expanded as it is discovered that the facility did not have adequate controls in place.  For ensuring public health, recalls of these natures should initially begin with a broad recall unless the company can show that they have had adequate controls in place.   Hard to say in this case, unless over this recall is expanded over the next week.

Fullei Fresh Recalls Organic Bean Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risk
For Immediate Release
March 8, 2019

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Consumers  305-758-3880
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Fullei Fresh of Miami, Florida is voluntarily recalling Organic Bean Sprouts because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Organic Bean Sprouts were shipped to Whole Foods Markets in Florida and Freedom Fresh (a Miami distributor) on February 18, 2019.
The product is packaged as 4 oz. in plastic clamshells. It has a lot code 041 and a sell by date of February 28, 2019. This information is printed in black ink on the package label. The UPC code is 017442052108.
To date, Fullei Fresh has not been informed of any illnesses associated with this recall.
This recall was voluntarily issued after the Florida Department of Agriculture pulled a sample from a store shelf. Fullei Fresh is carrying out this recall with the knowledge of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
Consumers can use the following information to determine if they have the recalled product. Anyone who has the recalled product should not consume it and destroy it.
Consumers with questions may call (305) 758-3880 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST.