Deep brand frozen sprouts confirmed as source of Salmonella in multi-state outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded advice for retailers and consumers to not eat, sell, or serve Deep-brand Premium Select Frozen Surti Undhiu sprout mix based on recent product sample results indicating Salmonella contamination in this product.

The Salmonella in the sprouts is a match for that making people sick in a multi-state outbreak, according to the FDA. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 11 patients with four of them having been hospitalized.

The implicated sprouts are sold in 12-oz (340 g) packages with the lot code printed on the back side of the bag of IN25158K and a use-by date of Dec. 6 2026.  

The FDA is working with the firm to determine the source of contamination and whether additional products need to be recalled.

As part of this investigation, the manufacturer for the Deep-brand frozen sprouted mat (moth) beans and frozen sprouted moong (mung) bean products was placed on increased screening for ready-to-eat products entering the United States. Additionally, FDA conducted an inspection and sample collection at one of Chetak, LLC Group’s U.S. locations. On Aug. 20, 2025, FDA was informed that a sample collected and tested upon entry into the United States of the Deep-brand Premium Select frozen sprouts was determined to be contaminated with the outbreak strain of Salmonella. 

Consumers should still check their freezers for recalled product and throw it away.

For a list of the implicated products and photographs, click here. 

About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the CDC.

Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.

Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.

Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.