A Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated frozen sprouted beans is under investigation by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Background
Those affected so far include 2 people in Massachusetts and 1 each in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington states who became ill after consuming frozen sprouted beans. Most cases occurred between late October 2024 and late June 2025.
A recall for frozen sprouted beans was issued on July 16, 2025 for Chetak Group LLC.
Product Identification
- Deep brand Sprouted Mat (Moth) in 16-oz. packages
- Deep brand Sprouted Moong in 16-oz. packages
Consumers should check for specific product codes to identify potentially contaminated items: IN 24330, 25072, 25108, 24353, 25171, 24297, 25058, 25078, 24291, 25107, 24354 AND 24292. Anyone possessing these products should discard them immediately and avoid consumption.
Outbreak Details
- Illnesses – 11
- Location of Sick People
- Massachusetts – 2 sick people
- Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington – 1 sick person each
- Hospitalizations – 4
- Deaths – 0
- Gender
- 55% male
- 45% female
- Age Range – 1 years of age to over 78 years of age
- Race – 100% Asian
- Ethnicity – 100% non-Hispanic
Timeline
The first date of illness was reported on October 22, 2024 with additional cases growing over the first half of 2025. The last reported onset of illness was a case reported on June 24, 2025.
Health Risks and Symptoms
Salmonella represents a significant foodborne bacterial infection that can spread for days or weeks after initial exposure, even in asymptomatic individuals. The infection poses particular dangers to vulnerable populations including children, pregnant women, elderly individuals, and those with compromised immune systems, potentially causing severe or fatal complications.
Healthy individuals typically experience short-term symptoms including fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. These symptoms can develop within hours to several days after consuming contaminated food products.
Public Health Response
As of July 17, 2025, this investigation is still active.
Leading nationwide Salmonella law firm Ron Simon & Associates, says that consumers who have consumed the recalled frozen bean products and experience symptoms of Salmonella infection should immediately seek medical attention.
