Everything Sprouts, LLC – FDA Warning Letter, Nov 14, 2024

On March 28, 2025, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to Ms. Mann's sprouting operation at 2751 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, MN, following an inspection from October 30 to November 14, 2024. The inspection revealed serious violations of the Produce Safety Regulation (21 CFR Part 112), rendering mung bean, soybean, and green sprout products adulterated under 21 U.S.C. § 342(a)(4) due to insanitary conditions.

Key violations include: 1. Failure to prevent contamination from leaks (21 CFR 112.126(b)): Observed roof leaks dripping onto exposed mung bean sprouts and near clean employee smocks. Condensate was also dripping from cooler units onto sprouts and into the finished product cooler. Previous inspections in 2018 and 2023 noted similar issues. The firm's proposed SOPs and squeegee use were deemed inadequate as they did not address the source of the leaks, such as roof disrepair. 2. Failure to clean and sanitize food contact surfaces (21 CFR 112.143(b)): Observed dripping condensate and black organic matter on overhead irrigation systems directly over exposed sprouts. White build-up and improper tape repairs with sprouts adhered were noted on black plastic sheeting enclosing growing cabins. The firm'