Giant Greens, Inc.: Food Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: F-1017-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Mung Bean sprouts is packaged in a 8 oz clamshell container or 5 lb. bag and sold under the Sprouters Northwest or Life Force brand. The Life Force foods, 8 oz, has UPC 8 15098 00107 1; The Sprouters Northwest, 5 lb., has UPC 0 33383 70258 2. The Life Force foods, 8 oz., is labeled in parts: "***MUNG BEAN SPROUTS***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 4 OZ.***MANUFACTURED FOR: BRASSICA SPROUT GROUP, BALTIMORE, MD 21202***www.broccosprouts.com***". The Sprouters Northwest, 5 lb., is labeled in parts: "***BEAN SPROUTS***KEEP REFRIGERATED***NET WT. 5 LBS***Sprouters NORTHWEST***KENT, WA 98032***".

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: January 28, 2013

Date Posted: March 6, 2013

Recall Number: F-1017-2013

Event ID: 64203

Reason for Recall:

Mung Bean sprouts are recalled due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 33774/8 oz. Packages and 416/5 lb. Bags

Code Information:

The Best by Dates are including all and up to 2/17/2013

Distribution Pattern:

Products distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated