International Sprout Holdings Recalls Alfalfa for Potential E. coli and Salmonella
International Sprout Holdings is recalling 50 lb. bags of alfalfa due to potential E. coli and Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to wholesale consignees in 16 states, Puerto Rico, and several international locations.
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 classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Potential E. coli and Salmonella contamination"
Plain-English summary
International Sprout Holdings, Inc. is recalling 43,799 lbs. of alfalfa in 50 lb. bags. The product is identified by Lot # SAL2-24JB and is labeled as a product of the USA. The recall is being conducted due to potential contamination with E. coli and Salmonella.
The affected alfalfa was distributed to wholesale consignees in 16 states: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah. Distribution also included Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Tahiti, and Venezuela.
Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of alfalfa should stop using it immediately. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, but standard safety protocols for contaminated food products apply.
The recalled product
- Product
- Alfalfa, Net Weight 50 lbs. bag, Product of USA, International Specialty Supply 1011 Volunteer Dr. Cookeville, TN 38506
- Manufacturer
- International Sprout Holdings, Inc
- Category
- Food — Sprouts / 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)
- ISS Lot # SAL2-24JB
Distribution
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