The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, investigate illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Anatum infections linked to Deep-brand frozen sprouted mat (moth) beans and frozen sprouted moong (mung) beans. In May 2025, the FDA conducted routine product sampling of Deep-brand frozen sprouted mat (moth) and moong (mung) beans. The product samples tested positive for Salmonella, and WGS analysis determined that the Salmonella present in the samples matched the strain causing illnesses in this outbreak. Based on epidemiological information collected by the CDC, a total of 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 10 states (CT, FL, IL, MA, MN, NJ, PA, TN, VA, and WA). Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 22, 2024, to June 24, 2025. Four of six cases with information available reported eating or likely eating frozen sprouted mat (moth) beans and frozen sprouted moong beans before becoming ill. There have been four hospitalizations, and no deaths have been reported. While the Chetak LLC Group has indicated they have not received reports of illnesses directly, the FDA and CDC’s investigation has linked these products to illnesses in this outbreak through laboratory and epidemiological evidence. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-frozen-sprouted-beans-july-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
