CLASS I Food recall · Reported 6 Jun 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Alfalfa Seeds recalled by Caudill Sprouting
Caudill Sprouting is recalling Alfalfa Seeds, distributed in Florida, Illinois, Minnesota. The recall was initiated on 10 May 2018 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-1572-2018
- FDA event ID
- 80070
- Recalling firm
- Caudill Sprouting, Louisville, KY
- Brand
- Alfalfa
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 May 2018
- FDA classified
- 14 Jun 2018
- Reported
- 6 Jun 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 10 May 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 6 Jun 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +27 days |
| 14 Jun 2018 | Classified by FDA | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The firm's seeds have been linked in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo and Salmonella Cubana infections.
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 Seeds
Where it was distributed
The seeds were distributed to 6 consignees (five domestic facilities in FL, IL, & MN and one in Mexico)
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The firm's seeds have been linked in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo and Salmonella Cubana infections.
Which lots are affected?
Master Lot# AT-0286098
Where was it sold?
The seeds were distributed to 6 consignees (five domestic facilities in FL, IL, & MN and one in Mexico)
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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