International Sprout Holding Recalls Alfalfa Seed for Salmonella
International Sprout Holding Inc. is recalling 22,000 lbs of alfalfa seed because a sample tested positive for Salmonella. The product was distributed to multiple 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 severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, the presence of Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
International Sprout Holding Inc. is recalling 22,000 lbs of alfalfa seed in plastic lined bags. The product is labeled in part "*** VNS Alfalfa, NET WT. 25 KG Lot SAL2-3BJ Product of AUSTRALIA, International Specialty Supply ***". The recall is being conducted because a sample of one lot of the product tested positive for Salmonella.
The affected product, identified by lot code SAL2-3BJ, was distributed to California, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maryland, Montana, New York, Ohio, and Canada. The source text does not specify the exact number of units sold or the specific retail locations where the product was available.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions. The source text does not provide specific contact information or a return policy, so consumers should refer to the official FDA recall notice for detailed guidance on disposal or refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Alfalfa Seed in plastic lined bags labeled in part *** VNS Alfalfa, NET WT. 25 KG Lot SAL2-3BJ Product of AUSTRALIA, 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)
- SAL2-3BJ
Distribution
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