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FDA Food recall · Reported February 18, 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 package

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

Recall #
F-1026-2015
Affected scope
total 3896 lbs.
Initiated
December 19, 2014
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Kkot Saem Bean Sprouts recalled Mungbean Sprouts, net wt. 0.8 lb., sold under brand Kkot Saem Winter Blossom Bean Sprout… — a critical-severity action.

Mungbean Sprouts, net wt. 0.8 lb., sold under brand Kkot Saem Winter Blossom Bean Sprout… was recalled by Kkot Saem Bean Sprouts in February 18, 2015. Reason: Mungbean Sprouts are recalled because finished product was tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1026-2015 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Kkot Saem Bean Sprouts issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall — Mungbean Sprouts are recalled because finished product was tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes..

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
February 18, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1026-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1026-2015) was formally reported on February 18, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 19, 2014. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Kkot Saem Bean Sprouts is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Spanaway, WA. Federal records list the affected scope as total 3896 lbs..

The documented reason for this recall is: Mungbean Sprouts are recalled because finished product was tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed in Oregon and Washington. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

total 3896 lbs.

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

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.

Reason for recall

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1026-2015
Date reported February 18, 2015
Date initiated December 19, 2014
Recalling firm Kkot Saem Bean Sprouts
Firm location Spanaway, WA
Affected scope total 3896 lbs.
Distribution Distributed in Oregon and Washington

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall — stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Units affected: total 3896 lbs..
Why was this product recalled?
Mungbean Sprouts are recalled because finished product was tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on February 18, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1026-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distributed in Oregon and Washington.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1026-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Food, reported February 18, 2015.

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