CLASS I Food recall · Reported 11 May 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Alfalfa Seed recalled by International Sprout Holding
International Sprout Holding is recalling Alfalfa Seed, distributed in California, Florida, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 31 Mar 2016 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-1308-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73749
- Recalling firm
- International Sprout Holding, Cookeville, TN
- Brand
- Alfalfa
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 31 Mar 2016
- FDA classified
- 2 May 2016
- Reported
- 11 May 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 31 Mar 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 May 2016 | Classified by FDA | +32 days |
| 11 May 2016 | 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
One sample taken were positive for Salmonella Poly B
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, NET WT. 50 LB. International Specialty Supply LLC, Cookeville, TN
Where it was distributed
CA, FL, TN, VA, TX and PR
Questions about this recall
Is Alfalfa Seed recalled?
Yes. International Sprout Holding recalled Alfalfa Seed on 31 Mar 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1308-2016.
Why was it recalled?
One sample taken were positive for Salmonella Poly B
Which lots are affected?
SAL2-5CF
Where was it sold?
CA, FL, TN, VA, TX and PR
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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