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Posted in Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella on July 21, 2025
A sprouted bean Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 11 people so far.
What products are impacted? How was the problem discovered? What is being done about it?
Find out this, and more, as we uncover the details behind this sprouted bean Salmonella outbreak.
Details of an ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation were recently published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
In May 2025, as part of routine product sampling activities, the FDA found Salmonella bacteria in two Deep-brand products. Their frozen sprouted mat (moth) beans and frozen sprouted moong (mung) beans.
Meanwhile, a cluster of illnesses sharing a common Salmonella infection were also under investigation.
At least 11 people across 10 states began falling sick as early as October 22, 2024. Patient interviews indicated that most of those patients (four of the six available for interview) indicated that they either ate or likely ate frozen sprouted mat (moth) beans and frozen sprouted moong (mung) beans prior to becoming sick.
Both patient and product samples underwent specialized genetic testing known as whole genome sequencing (WGS). WGS is a tool used by epidemiologists to genetically match sick patients together during an outbreak and potentially sources to their illnesses.
If samples are genetically similar, they are likely related to the same source.
On July 9, 2025, the FDA announced their active investigation of this Salmonella Anatum outbreak. On July 17, 2025, the agency announced the source. A day after the FDA published the recall information.
So far there have been 11 confirmed cases in this sprouted bean Salmonella outbreak. At least four have been hospitalized from complications of their illness.
No deaths have been reported so far.
At least 10 states have Salmonella cases related to this outbreak. Massachusetts has two cases. Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington each have one case.
There are likely others who have been sickened by this recalled product. But many cases of Salmonella infection are mild. Those individuals are unlikely to seek medical treatment. Therefore, they are never tested for Salmonella and are not counted in this outbreak.
Additionally, it can take several weeks between a sick person seeing a healthcare provider and their sample making it through the process to be counted on an FDA outbreak investigation table.
More cases may be joining the next update.
The Chetak LLC group has issued a recall for their Deep-brand frozen sprouted mat (moth) beans and frozen sprouted moong (mung) beans with certain lot codes.
Recalled product includes:
Impacted products were distributed nationwide.
Chetak LLC Group is cooperating with the FDA during this investigation on the source of this sprouted bean Salmonella outbreak and temporarily suspended distribution while the FDA and the company investigate this outbreak.
Frozen food recalls have a unique challenge. Perishable foods eventually leave the food supply as they become expired and inedible. Frozen food, on the other hand, can remain in consumer freezers long after the recall. Leaving unsuspecting consumers at risk.
Consumers who purchase frozen sprouted beans are urged to check their freezers for recalled products.
If the package has not been opened Chetak LLC Group indicates that the product may be returned to the place of purchase.
If you have already consumed recalled product and have become sick, it is a good idea to retain the product packaging for traceback investigation purposes.
Bag up recalled product and clearly mark it so that no one in the household consumes it. Keep the product in the freezer until you are asked for it.
If you have recently become sick after eating products in this sprouted bean Salmonella outbreak, including lots that have not been included in this recall, you may be wondering if you have a Salmonella infection.
Only specialized laboratory tests can confirm Salmonella infections. However, certain symptoms are common with this illness.
Symptoms may include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, often beginning somewhere between 6 hours to 6 days after exposure. Illness typically lasts around 4 to 7 days.
For most, medical intervention is not necessary. However, some people may experience complications requiring a trip to the doctor’s office. Some infections are so severe, sick patients require hospitalization to recover. Others may not recover at all and succumb to complications.
Call a doctor if you have:
Dehydration is a serious issue with illnesses involving diarrhea and vomiting.
Salmonella infections should be taken very seriously. Serious, life-threatening complications may develop.
These complications can cause a serious financial and emotional burden. Lost work, medical bills, and other contributing costs add up.
If you have been impacted by this sprouted bean Salmonella outbreak linked to Deep-brand frozen sprouted beans and wish to make a legal claim, The Lange Law Firm, PLLC has a Salmonella Lawyer that can help.
The Lange Law Firm, PLLC has successfully represented cases just like yours and won millions of dollars in food poisoning and products liabilities lawsuits.
Reach out by calling (833) 330-3663 or send us an email for a free, no obligation consultation.
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By: Heather Van Tassell (contributing writer, non-lawyer)