Bean Recall Sparks Nationwide Warning to Customers

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3 days ago

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Chetak LLC Group is recalling its Deep Sprouted Mat (Moth) and Deep Sprouted Moong, each shipped in 16-ounce packaging, due to fears the beans could be contaminated with salmonella.
Newsweek reached out to the company via email Wednesday night for comment.
Why It Matters
Numerous recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to the potential for damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens.
Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or allergies every year. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine "major" food allergens in the U.S. are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, Crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts.
Salmonella bacteria, which triggered the contamination concern, are a known source of foodborne illness. Infections may lead to fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, typically appearing 12 to 72 hours after exposure, and can last up to a week. Severe infections are especially dangerous to vulnerable populations such as children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems, and can result in hospitalization or even death.
What To Know
The bean products were distributed nationwide, the FDA says. The impacted lot code numbers for the Deep Sprouted Mat (Moth) 16-ounce bags are: 24330, 25072, 25108, 24353, 25171, 24297, 25058, 25078, 24291, 25107, 24354 and 24292.
The impacted lot code numbers for the Deep Sprouted Moong 16-ounce packets are: 24330, 25072, 25108, 24353, 25171, 24297, 25058, 25078, 24291, 25107, 24354 and 24292.
The potential for salmonella contamination was noticed after routine testing, the FDA says. No illnesses have been reported related to the recall as of Wednesday.
"Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem," the alert notes.
Sprouted Moong beans can be seen in a recall alert on July 16. (Photo from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Sprouted Moong beans can be seen in a recall alert on July 16. (Photo from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
What People Are Saying
The FDA, on its website in 2019: "Salmonella can be spread by food handlers who do not wash their hands and/or the surfaces and tools they use between food preparation steps, and when people eat raw or undercooked foods. Salmonella can also spread from animals to people.
"People who have direct contact with certain animals, including poultry and reptiles, can spread the bacteria from the animals to food if they do not practice proper hand washing hygiene before handling food. Pets can also spread the bacteria within the home environment if they eat food contaminated with Salmonella."
The agency later added: "The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that approximately 450 persons in the United States die each year from acute salmonellosis."
What Happens Next
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are asked to return them to the original place of purchase for a refund, the FDA says.
Those with additional questions may call the company at 908-209-8878.