Nam & Son of MD of Jessup, MD, has expanded a recall of one-pound baggage of soybean sprouts, with the sell-by date of Dec. 21, 2023, as a result of testing has proven contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The product was distributed to retail shops in Maryland on Dec. 14, 2023, in keeping with the corporate’s recall discover posted by the FDA on Feb. 1, 2024.

The affected product is packaged in 1-pound plastic baggage labeled beneath the Nam & Son of MD DBA Sam Sung S & M Meals and have a “Promote By” date of Dec. 21, 2023.

No sickness has been reported up to now in relation to the product. Nonetheless, it will probably take as much as 70 days after publicity for signs of Listeria an infection to develop.

The recall was initiated after a random pattern was collected and analyzed by the state of Maryland, which resulted in affirmation of presence Listeria Monocytogenes within the product. The corporate has actively began investigating the foundation reason for the issue. 

All retail shops who’ve this “Promote By” date on the packaging ought to take away this product from their cabinets. Customers shouldn’t devour the merchandise and may discard this product or return them to the place of buy for a full refund.

Customers ought to contact their well being supplier with any sickness considerations. Customers with questions in regards to the warning could contact Nam & Son at 443-896-6738.

Hyperlink to First Recall

About Listeria infectionsFood contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes could not look or scent spoiled however can nonetheless trigger critical and generally life-threatening infections. Anybody who has eaten any recalled product and developed signs of Listeria an infection ought to search medical remedy and inform their docs in regards to the doable Listeria publicity.

Additionally, anybody who has eaten any of the recalled merchandise ought to monitor themselves for signs through the coming weeks as a result of it will probably take as much as 70 days after publicity to Listeria for signs of listeriosis to develop. 

Signs of Listeria an infection can embrace vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, extreme headache, and neck stiffness. Particular laboratory assessments are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which may mimic different diseases. 

Pregnant ladies, the aged, younger youngsters, and other people resembling most cancers sufferers who’ve weakened immune methods are significantly vulnerable to critical diseases, life-threatening infections, and different problems. Though contaminated pregnant ladies could expertise solely gentle, flu-like signs, their infections can result in untimely supply, an infection of the new child, and even stillbirth.

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