Jack and the Beanstalk is recalling Soybean Sprouts

Hanbit Enterprises, Inc. dba Jack and the Beanstalk is recalling Soybean Sprouts in 1lb, 1.5lb, 10 lb, and Natto plastic bags distributed up to and including February 12, 2015 with Best if Used by dates up to February 19, 2015, because they have 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 long-­‐term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The soybean sprouts were distributed to Bay Area stores and restaurants.

1 LB SOYBEAN SPROUT BARCODE – 7-27580-12366-9

1.5 LB SOYBEAN SPROUT BARCODE – 7-27580-12365-2

10 LB SOYBEAN SPROUT BARCODE – 7-27580-12351-5

NATTO SOYBEAN SPROUT BARCODE – 7-27580-12367-6

No illnesses that have been reported to date.

The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the FDA which revealed that the finished products contained the Listeria bacteria. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continues their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Consumers who have purchased Hanbit Enterprises, Inc. soybean sprouts in 1lb, 1.5lb, 10lb, and Natto plastic bags are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 831-422-8028 during office hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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The US Government  suggest that people over 65 should not eat raw sprouts. Their defences against bacterial breakdown with age. At that age they are more likely to get things like Kidney Failure from bacteria. I personally would suggest that children under six should not eat raw sprouts.. There immune system is not fully developed. I would also suggest that pregnant woman should avoid them. If a woman has to take an antibiotic during pregnancy their child is more likely to develop allergy or asthma later in life. Also if the sprouts are infected with listeria  it can infect the fetus..

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