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# Good Seed Inc. Recalls Soybean and Mung Bean Sprouts for Listeria Risk
- URL: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/06/good-seed-inc-recalls-soybean-and-mung-bean-sprouts-for-listeria-risk/
- Published: 2015-06-23T22:46:04.000Z
- Updated: 2018-07-31T06:49:32.000Z
- Author: News Desk
- Tags: Recalls, food recall, food safety, Good Seed Inc., Listeria, mung bean sprouts, soybean sprouts, sprout recall, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-25 10:59

Good Seed Inc. of Springfield, VA, is [recalling](http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm452444.htm?ref=foodsafetynews.com) all packages of soybean sprouts and mung bean sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with *Listeria monocytogenes.* The company [announced](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/soybean-and-mung-bean-sprouts-recalled-for-listeria-risk/) a similar recall last month, also for potential *Listeria* contamination.

[![Good Seed Soy Bean Sprouts label](http://foodsafetynewsfullservice.marlersites.com/files/2015/06/Good-Seed-Soy-Bean-Sprouts-label-300x300-1.jpg)](http://foodsafetynewsfullservice.marlersites.com/files/2015/06/Good-Seed-Soy-Bean-Sprouts-label-1.jpg?ref=foodsafetynews.com)

The most recent problem was discovered through surveillance monitoring coordinated by the Virginia Rapid Response Team (RRT), Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and testing by the Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services, which revealed the presence of *Listeria monocytogenes* in the product. The following products are being recalled by the firm:

1. 1-lb. bags of soybean sprouts in clear plastic bags labeled “GOODSEED Soy Bean Sprouts” “Keep Refrigerated” with a UPC Code of “21111 10035” produced on or after May 8, 2015.
2. 1-lb. bags of mung bean sprouts in clear plastic bags labeled “GOODSEED Mung Bean Sprouts” “Keep Refrigerated” with a UPC code of “21111 20136” produced on or after May 8, 2015.
3. 2-lb. bags of soybean sprouts in clear plastic bags labeled “GOODSEED Soy Bean Sprouts” “Keep Refrigerated” with a UPC Code of “21112 58772” produced on or after May 8, 2015.
4. 2-lb. bags of mung bean sprouts in clear plastic bags labeled “GOODSEED Mung Bean Sprouts” “Keep Refrigerated” with a UPC code of “21111 25871” produced on or after May 8, 2015.
5. 10-lb. bags of soybean sprouts in black plastic bags labeled with a sticker “GOODSEED Soy Bean Sprouts” produced on or after May 8, 2015.
6. 10-lb. bags of mung bean sprouts in clear plastic bags labeled with a sticker “GOODSEED Mung Bean Sprouts” produced on or after May 8, 2015.

The recalled products were distributed to retail stores in Virginia, Maryland and New Jersey. Individuals who purchased soybean sprouts and mung bean sprouts distributed by Good Seed Inc. should return the product to the place of sale for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company directly at (703) 392-0075 or the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Food Safety Program at (804) 786-8899\. *Listeria* bacteria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals 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.