Crimson Clover Seed Recalled Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
International Sprout Holding Inc. is recalling Crimson Clover seed because it tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. The product was distributed in six states and Puerto Rico.
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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Listeria Monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
International Sprout Holding Inc. is recalling Crimson Clover seed, Net Wt. 50 LB., because the product tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. The recall involves 2,800 lbs of the product, identified by the code SCL2-4AA.
The affected product was distributed in Florida, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. The seed was manufactured by International Sprout Holding Inc. and listed with International Specialty Supply in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions. Listeria Monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.
The recalled product
- Product
- Clover, Crimson, Net Wt. 50 LB. PRODUCT OF USA, International Specialty Supply, 1011 Volunteer Drive, Cookeville, TN 28506
- Manufacturer
- International Sprout Holding Inc.
- Category
- Food — Agricultural 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)
- SCL2-4AA
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