CLASS I Food recall · Reported 3 Dec 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Alfalfa seed: Organic, Alfalfa, NOP Oregon Tilth recalled

International Sprout Holding is recalling Alfalfa seed: Organic, Alfalfa, NOP Oregon Tilth, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 27 Oct 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesSAL1-3BL

Quantity recalled35,926 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-0538-2015
FDA event ID: 69624
Recalling firm: International Sprout Holding, Cookeville, TN
Brand: Alfalfa
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 27 Oct 2014
FDA classified: 24 Nov 2014
Reported: 3 Dec 2014
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Other

Timeline

27 Oct 2014	Recall initiated by company
24 Nov 2014	Classified by FDA	+28 days
3 Dec 2014	Published in enforcement report	+9 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 taken by FDA of one lot of alfalfa seed 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: Organic, Alfalfa, NOP Oregon Tilth, Net Wt. 55 LB, International Specialty Supply

Where it was distributed

CA, FL, MD, NY, OH, PA, TN, UT, WI International: Quebec, CN; Delta, BC, CN; Bermuda

Nationwide California Florida Maryland New York Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Utah Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Is Alfalfa seed: Organic, Alfalfa, NOP Oregon Tilth recalled?

Yes. International Sprout Holding recalled Alfalfa seed: Organic, Alfalfa, NOP Oregon Tilth on 27 Oct 2014. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0538-2015.

Why was it recalled?

A sample taken by FDA of one lot of alfalfa seed tested positive for Salmonella

Which lots are affected?

SAL1-3BL

Where was it sold?

CA, FL, MD, NY, OH, PA, TN, UT, WI International: Quebec, CN; Delta, BC, CN; Bermuda

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 21 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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