The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0538-2015·Announced 2014-12-03

FDA Recalls Organic Alfalfa Seed Testing Positive for Salmonella

International Sprout Holding Inc. is recalling organic alfalfa seed after an FDA sample tested positive for Salmonella. The product was distributed in nine US states and Canada.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

International Sprout Holding Inc. is recalling 35,926 pounds of organic alfalfa seed (NOP Oregon Tilth, Net Wt. 55 LB, International Specialty Supply) because a sample taken by the FDA tested positive for Salmonella. The specific lot code is SAL1-3BL.

The recalled product was distributed in California, Florida, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, and Wisconsin. It was also distributed internationally in Quebec, Canada; Delta, British Columbia, Canada; and Bermuda.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Alfalfa seed: Organic, Alfalfa, NOP Oregon Tilth, Net Wt. 55 LB, International Specialty Supply

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • SAL1-3BL

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Same manufacturer · International Sprout Holding Inc.

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