The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·H-1337-2026·Announced 2026-09-23

Everything Sprouts Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts Due to E. coli and Salmonella Risk

Everything Sprouts, LLC is recalling specific lots of alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated with STEC E. coli and/or Salmonella.

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 source metadata explicitly identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which the rubric defines as a Critical severity (Score 5) regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

Everything Sprouts, LLC is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,830.25 pounds of Everything Sprouts and Calco branded Alfalfa Sprouts. The product is sold in 5.0 oz (142 g) containers, either as single units or in trays of 6 or 12 containers. The recall covers specific lots identified by the numbers 222, 223, 225, 226, and 230.

The recall is being issued because the sprouts may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and/or Salmonella. These bacteria can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The affected product was distributed in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of alfalfa sprouts should not consume them. They should check their refrigerators for the product and either discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Everything Sprouts and Calco branded Alfalfa Sprouts, Net Wt. 5.0 oz (142 g) UPC 7 68944-00005 9. The 5 oz. containers are distributed as single units, or in a tray with 6 - 5oz containers that contains UPC 8 60014-52312 0 label on bottom of tray, or in a try with 12 - 5 oz. con

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 (5)

  • LOT #222
  • 223
  • 225
  • 226
  • 230

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: