International Sprout Holding Recalls Clover Seed for E. Coli Contamination
International Sprout Holding Inc. is recalling 13,455 lbs of clover seed due to possible E. Coli contamination. The product was distributed to multiple US states, territories, and countries.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, E. Coli is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
International Sprout Holding Inc. is recalling 13,455 lbs of clover seed packaged in 55 lb. multi-layered white paper bags. The recall is issued due to possible contamination with E. Coli. The product is identified by part number SCL2N-9AX.
The affected product was distributed to the following states: AK, CA, FL, HI, IA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NE, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, UT, and WI. It was also distributed to the territories of Puerto Rico and Bermuda, and to the countries of Costa Rica and Canada.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Clover seed in 55 lb. multi-layered white paper bags, 40 bags to a pallet.
- Manufacturer
- International Sprout Holding Inc.
- Category
- Food — Seed
- 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)
- Part number: SCL2N-9AX
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by International Sprout Holding Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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