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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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
- Manufacturer
- International Sprout Holding Inc.
- Category
- Food — Seeds
- Hazard
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
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