No illnesses have been reported. The company is expanding their recall to include ALL Mung and Soya Bean Sprouts within expiry because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Product was distributed to retail stores and wholesalers throughout MA, CT, NY and NJ.
Who's At Risk?
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms
Although healthy individuals may suffer 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.
