The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Atlantic Sprout Farm are recalling Chinese Mung Bean Sprouts because they may be contaminated with fecal coliform bacteria. Those bacteria are “indicator organisms” that give clues about the cleanliness of water. Bird or animal feces may have been in water that came into contact with the sprouts. There is no word on whether or not illnesses have been reported.
The recalled products are all Atlantic Sprout Farm brand name, and are all Chinese Mung Bean Sprouts. The 325 gram size package has UPC number 7 79084 00001 4 and Best Before JAN 25, JAN 28, and JAN 30. The 454 gram size has UPC number 7 79084 00008 3, and Best Before JAN 25, JAN 28, and JAN 30. The 5 kg size package has no UPC number and the same best before dates. The 30 pound package has no UPC number and the same best before dates. They were sold at the retail level in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia.
If you purchased any of these items, do not eat them. Discard or return to the place of purchase for a refund.
