CLASS I Food recall · Reported 3 Dec 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Alfalfa Seed labeled in part *** VNS Alfalfa recalled
International Sprout Holding is recalling Alfalfa Seed labeled in part *** VNS Alfalfa, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 4 Nov 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0539-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69677
- Recalling firm
- International Sprout Holding, Cookeville, TN
- Brand
- Alfalfa
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 Nov 2014
- FDA classified
- 25 Nov 2014
- Reported
- 3 Dec 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 4 Nov 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Nov 2014 | Classified by FDA | +21 days |
| 3 Dec 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
A sample of one lot of product tested positive for salmonella.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Alfalfa Seed in plastic lined bags labeled in part *** VNS Alfalfa, NET WT. 25 KG Lot SAL2-3BJ Product of AUSTRALIA, International Specialty Supply ***
Where it was distributed
CA, FL, HI, IA, MA, MD, MT, NY, OH, and Canada
CaliforniaFloridaHawaiiIowaMassachusettsMarylandMontanaNew YorkOhio
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
A sample of one lot of product tested positive for salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
SAL2-3BJ
Where was it sold?
CA, FL, HI, IA, MA, MD, MT, NY, OH, and Canada
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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