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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1445-2013/FDA enforcement
Alfred Louie INC·Food·Apr 22, 2013

Soy Bean Sprouts: Keep Refrigerated: Ingredients: Soy Beans NET WT: 5 Lbs (2.27 kg)

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    FDA environmental samples found Listeria Monocytogenes on product in packing line and on food contact surfaces in the facility.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACA, ID, AZ, NVMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameAlfred Louie INC
Recalling firmAlfred Louie INCBakersfield, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • no codes on products
Distribution area
CAIDAZNV

CA, ID, AZ, NV.

United States

Quantity affectedxx
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 29, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1445-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Alfred Louie INC initiated this food recall on April 22, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: FDA environmental samples found Listeria Monocytogenes on product in packing line and on food contact surfaces in the facility. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA, ID, AZ, NV.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: FDA environmental samples found Listeria Monocytogenes on product in packing line and on food contact surfaces in the facility.

Soy Bean Sprouts: Keep Refrigerated: Ingredients: Soy Beans NET WT: 5 Lbs (2.27 kg) was made or distributed by Alfred Louie INC in Bakersfield, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1445-2013, dated May 29, 2013.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Listeria monocytogenes

Symptoms to watch for

Fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea may occur. Severe infection can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions.

When symptoms may appear

Symptoms can begin within a few days, but can take up to several weeks to appear.

Higher-risk groups

Pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and immunocompromised people are at the highest risk of severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Soy Bean Sprouts: Keep Refrigerated: Ingredients: Soy Beans NET WT: 5 Lbs (2.27 kg) recall?

Alfred Louie INC recalled Soy Bean Sprouts: Keep Refrigerated: Ingredients: Soy Beans NET WT: 5 Lbs (2.27 kg) in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1445-2013. FDA environmental samples found Listeria Monocytogenes on product in packing line and on food contact surfaces in the facility.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Alfred Louie INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1445-2013. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.