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

Lot, batch or date codesSAL2-3BJ

Quantity recalled22,000 lbs.

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

California Florida Hawaii Iowa Massachusetts Maryland Montana New York Ohio

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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