Sprouted Moth Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Chetak LLC Group and Zeenat Inc. recalled Deep-brand frozen Sprouted Mat (Moth) and Sprouted Moong (Mung) Beans on July 16, 2025. Routine FDA testing had found the beans could carry Salmonella, serotype Anatum. The recall later expanded to other Deep-brand frozen products made on the same equipment, all sold nationwide in retail stores. Anyone who still has one should stop eating it and return it for a refund. FDA and CDC linked the beans to a multistate Salmonella outbreak that ultimately sickened 12 people in 11 states and sent four to the hospital. The recall is listed as Ended, and FDA says the outbreak investigation is complete.

Latest Sprouted Moth Beans Recall Updates

September 25, 2025: FDA Closes the Outbreak Investigation

FDA and CDC completed their joint investigation into the Salmonella Anatum outbreak linked to Deep-brand frozen products. The agencies reported a final total of 12 illnesses, 4 hospitalizations, and 0 deaths across 11 states [1]. The most recent illness began on August 5, 2025. With the case count final, FDA lists the recall as Ended and says its outbreak investigation is complete.

September 10, 2025: Chetak Expands the Recall

Chetak LLC Group expanded its voluntary recall to additional Deep-brand frozen fruit and vegetable products [2]. The products were made on the same equipment between December 18, 2024, and August 18, 2025. The expansion followed positive Salmonella test results on several products. The expanded list includes Premium Select Surti Undhiu Mix (lot IN25158K) and Premium Select Singoda (lot IN25150K), among other Deep-brand items.

August 22, 2025: FDA Flags an Additional Product

FDA advised retailers and consumers not to eat, sell, or serve the Deep-brand Surti Undhiu Mix, lot IN25158K. That advisory, from the same outbreak update noted above, cited a WGS match to the outbreak strain. The advisory came about three weeks before Chetak formally added the product to its recall notice. That gave consumers and retailers an earlier warning to pull it from shelves.

July 17, 2025: CDC Confirms a Multistate Outbreak

CDC and FDA confirmed a multistate Salmonella Anatum outbreak linked to the beans [3]. As of that date, 11 illnesses had been reported across 10 states, most tied to eating the sprouted beans. Illnesses had begun as early as October 22, 2024. Whole genome sequencing had already matched Salmonella in the beans to the outbreak strain, prompting the July 16 recall.

July 16, 2025: Chetak Recalls the Sprouted Beans

Chetak LLC Group initiated a voluntary recall of Deep-brand Sprouted Mat (Moth) and Sprouted Moong (Mung) Beans, sold in 1-lb bags [4]. Routine FDA testing had found Salmonella in the products. The company urged anyone with the recalled lot codes, printed on the back of the bag, to return them for a full refund. It also urged them to stop eating the beans right away.

What Is Salmonella?

Salmonella are bacteria that can make people sick with an illness called salmonellosis, according to CDC [5]. People are most often infected by eating contaminated food, which CDC says is the source of most of these illnesses. Investigators used whole genome sequencing to identify the strain behind this outbreak. It matched serotype Anatum, the version of Salmonella found in the recalled Deep-brand products.

Which Sprouted Moth Products Are Affected?

The recall covers the following Deep-brand frozen products, based on the FDA’s product descriptions, from the original beans to the later expanded items:

• Sprouted Mat (Moth) Beans, 1-lb (454 g) bags, lot codes IN24330, 25072, 25108, 24353, 25171, 24297, 25058, 25078, 24291, 25107, 24354, and 24292
• Sprouted Moong (Mung) Beans, 1-lb (454 g) bags, the same set of lot codes as the Sprouted Mat (Moth) Beans
• Premium Select Frozen Surti Undhiu Mix, 12-oz (340 g) bags, lot IN25158K, use-by December 6, 2026
• Premium Select Singoda, lot IN25150K (recalled for its own Salmonella finding; FDA’s genetic testing found this was a different strain than the outbreak)
• Other Deep-brand frozen fruit and vegetable items produced on the same manufacturing line as the recalled beans. See the September 10 update above for the exact production window.

Not every Deep-brand product was included in this recall. The lot code and any use-by date are printed on the back panel of the package. Check that panel before deciding whether a product at home is part of the recall.

Why Was Sprouted Moth Recalled?

Chetak LLC Group recalled the beans because routine FDA product testing found they could carry Salmonella. Whole genome sequencing later matched the bacteria to a nationwide outbreak strain identified as serotype Anatum. The company said it had not received direct reports of illness linked to the beans. FDA and CDC’s investigation still connected the products to illnesses in the outbreak through laboratory testing and epidemiological evidence. Later sample testing found the same outbreak strain in a separate item, the Surti Undhiu Mix. That finding led FDA to advise against selling it and pushed Chetak to widen the recall in September. A Singoda sample, by contrast, tested positive for Salmonella. Genetic testing found that strain did not match the outbreak, so Singoda was recalled for its own contamination finding rather than the outbreak itself. The expansion covered other products made on the same production equipment. Production of the affected items was suspended while the company and FDA investigated the source.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

FDA and CDC ultimately linked 12 illnesses to this outbreak across 11 states, with 4 hospitalizations and no deaths reported. Most affected people who could recall their diet reported eating sprouted beans before becoming sick. Illnesses in this outbreak were reported over several months before FDA and CDC finalized the count. The reported illnesses ranged from mild digestive symptoms to cases serious enough to require hospital care, matching the four hospitalizations already reported in this outbreak. Investigators confirmed each case through lab testing and epidemiological review, not through self-reports alone. A report alone does not establish that a specific illness among the 12 counted here came from a particular lot.

What Should Consumers Do?

Anyone who has any of the recalled Deep-brand products at home should take the following steps:

1. Stop eating the recalled Sprouted Mat (Moth) Beans, Sprouted Moong (Mung) Beans, Premium Select Surti Undhiu Mix, and Premium Select Singoda. This also applies to any other Deep-brand item covered by the recall.
2. Compare the package’s lot code and use-by date, printed on the back, against the affected list above.
3. Throw the product away, or take it back to where it was purchased for a full refund.
4. Wash hands, utensils, and any surfaces that touched the product with hot, soapy water.
5. Watch for Salmonella symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, or abdominal pain, and contact a healthcare provider if they appear.
6. Contact Deep customer service at cservice@deepfoods.com or (908) 810-7500, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, or reach FDA through its Industry and Consumer Assistance program, with questions.

Legal Options

No lawsuit, class action, or multidistrict litigation has been filed over this recall. A recall does not automatically mean a company is legally responsible for a specific illness. Schmidt & Clark reviews reports of Salmonella illness linked to Deep-brand recalled products at no cost. Anyone who became sick after eating a recalled item can find out whether the facts support a claim.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines to file an illness-related injury claim come from state law. The deadline depends on where the person lives and when the illness and any diagnosis happened. Some states start the clock at diagnosis, not at the meal. A missed filing window can end an otherwise strong claim before it starts. Anyone considering a claim over this Salmonella illness should speak with a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Symptoms of a Salmonella Infection?

Salmonella infection symptoms typically include fever, stomach cramps, and diarrhea that is sometimes bloody, along with nausea or vomiting in many cases. Anyone who develops these symptoms after eating a recalled product should contact a healthcare provider.

How Long Do Salmonella Symptoms Usually Last?

Salmonella symptoms usually last four to seven days, beginning 12 to 72 hours after eating a contaminated product. Severe cases, especially in young children, older adults, or people with weakened immune systems, may need hospital care.

Is There a Lawsuit over the Sprouted Moth Beans Recall?

No lawsuit has been filed over the Sprouted Moth Beans recall. As of September 24, 2026, no case was listed on the federal Judicial Panel’s pending-MDL list or in public class-action trackers. Anyone sickened by a recalled product may still request a free case review from Schmidt & Clark.

When Did Illnesses in the Sprouted Moth Beans Outbreak Begin?

Illnesses in the Sprouted Moth Beans outbreak began between October 22, 2024, and June 24, 2025, according to CDC’s July 17, 2025 review. The investigation’s September closure later put the most recent illness at August 5, 2025.

Which States Were Affected by the Sprouted Moth Beans Recall Outbreak?

The states affected by the Sprouted Moth Beans recall outbreak were Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. FDA reported this as the outbreak’s final case count. The recalled products were sold nationwide, so illnesses were not limited to one region.

Who Is Zeenat Inc. and How Is It Connected to This Recall?

Zeenat Inc. is one of six companies that jointly recalled the Deep-brand beans, per FDA’s notice. The other five are Chetak LLC Group entities in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Orlando, and Los Angeles. Zeenat Inc. itself is based in Sugar Land, Texas.

References

1. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-deep-brand-frozen-products-july-2025
2. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/chetak-llc-group-expands-voluntary-product-recall-include-additional-frozen-vegetable-and-fruit
3. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/sproutedbeans-07-25/index.html
4. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/chetak-llc-group-recalls-product-because-possible-health-risk
5. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/about/index.html