CLASS I Food recall · Reported 21 Jan 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
of Bean Sprouts recalled by Henrys Farm
Henrys Farm is recalling of Bean Sprouts, distributed in Maryland, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 24 Nov 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0794-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69874
- Recalling firm
- Henrys Farm, Woodford, VA
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Nov 2014
- FDA classified
- 15 Jan 2015
- Reported
- 21 Jan 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Sprouts
Timeline
| 24 Nov 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Jan 2015 | Classified by FDA | +52 days |
| 21 Jan 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Henrys Farm Inc. of Woodford, VA is recalling all packages of Soybean Sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which 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 diarrhe
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Clear 2 lb packages of Bean Sprouts. These products are labeled as distributed by Rhee Bros. Inc. Columbia, MD.
Where it was distributed
These items were distributed to retail stores in Virginia and Maryland
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Henrys Farm Inc. of Woodford, VA is recalling all packages of Soybean Sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which 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 diarrhe
Which lots are affected?
The packages were not coded
Where was it sold?
These items were distributed to retail stores in Virginia and Maryland
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 69874| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | All bulk (approximately black of Soy Bean Sprouts recalled | Henrys Farm | Listeria | MD, VA | |
| CLASS I | of Natto Soybean Sprouts recalled by Henrys Farm | Henrys Farm | Listeria | MD, VA |
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All 7| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | soybean sprouts 30 box a box) a week recalled by Henrys Farm | Henrys Farm | Listeria | MD, VA |
| Food | CLASS I | mungbean sprouts 15 box a box) a week recalled by Henrys Farm | Henrys Farm | Listeria | MD, VA |
| Food | CLASS I | of Natto Soybean Sprouts recalled by Henrys Farm | Henrys Farm | Listeria | MD, VA |
| Food | CLASS I | All bulk (approximately black of Soy Bean Sprouts recalled | Henrys Farm | Listeria | MD, VA |
| Food | CLASS I | Sprouts, Soybean recalled by Henrys FarmSprouts | Henrys Farm | Listeria | DC, MD, VA |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds recalled by Berlin SeedsAlfalfa Sprouting | Berlin Seeds | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds recalled by Todd's SeedsAlfalfa Sprouting | Todd's Seeds | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Broccoli Sprouts recalled by Evergreen Fresh SproutsBroccoli Sprouts | Evergreen Fresh Sprouts | Salmonella | WA |
| Food | CLASS I | and Calco branded Alfalfa Sprouts recalled by Everything Sprouts | Everything Sprouts | Salmonella | MN, WI |
| Food | CLASS I | Robust Radish Mix recalled by Everything SproutsRobust Radish | Everything Sprouts | Salmonella | MN, WI |