CLASS I Food recall · Reported 25 Mar 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Red Clover, Red Clover Products have Red Clover as an ingredient recalled
Chicago Indoor Garden is recalling Red Clover, Red Clover Products have Red Clover as an ingredient, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 12 Mar 2020 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-0858-2020
- FDA event ID
- 85195
- Recalling firm
- Chicago Indoor Garden, Chicago, IL
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 12 Mar 2020
- FDA classified
- 25 Mar 2020
- Reported
- 25 Mar 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- E. coli
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 12 Mar 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Mar 2020 | Classified by FDA | +13 days |
| 25 Mar 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +0 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
FDA sample analysis of sprouts was positive for E. coli. FDA traceback and epi associate the firm's sprouts with an outbreak of E. coli.
Some strains of E. coli, such as O157:H7, produce a toxin that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in a small number of cases, kidney failure.
Product as listed by the FDA
Red Clover 4 oz, Red Clover 2 Lbs. Products have Red Clover as an ingredient.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide, primarily via Whole Foods retail locations
Stores named: Whole Foods
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
FDA sample analysis of sprouts was positive for E. coli. FDA traceback and epi associate the firm's sprouts with an outbreak of E. coli.
Which lots are affected?
Best by dates between 12/1/2019 and 3/12/2020
Where was it sold?
Nationwide, primarily via Whole Foods retail locations
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.
Other products in this recall event
3 other products · FDA event 85195This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Sprout Salad Product contains red clover sprouts recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Sprout Salad Product contains red clover sprouts recalledSprout | Chicago Indoor Garden | E. coli | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Mixed Greens Product contains red clover sprouts recalled | Chicago Indoor Garden | E. coli | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Spring Salad Product contains red clover sprouts recalled | Chicago Indoor Garden | E. coli | Nationwide |
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All 4| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Spring Salad Product contains red clover sprouts recalled | Chicago Indoor Garden | E. coli | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Mixed Greens Product contains red clover sprouts recalled | Chicago Indoor Garden | E. coli | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Sprout Salad Product contains red clover sprouts recalledSprout | Chicago Indoor Garden | E. coli | Nationwide |
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