CLASS I Food recall · Reported 25 Apr 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
River Valley Alfalfa Sprouts in Clam shell recalled
River Valley Sprouts is recalling River Valley Alfalfa Sprouts in Clam shell, distributed in Minnesota, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 16 Mar 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-1015-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79563
- Recalling firm
- River Valley Sprouts, Houston, MN
- Brand
- River Valley
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Mar 2018
- FDA classified
- 13 Apr 2018
- Reported
- 25 Apr 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Oysters & Shellfish
Timeline
| 16 Mar 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Apr 2018 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 25 Apr 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Alfalfa Sprouts have the potential to be contaminated with 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
River Valley Alfalfa Sprouts in 4 ounce Clam shell, UPC 87906-00027, 5 ounce plastic cup, UPC 87906-00006, and 2 lb. bag
Where it was distributed
MN and WI
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Alfalfa Sprouts have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Sell by Dates March 15-March 25.
Where was it sold?
MN and WI
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
2 other products · FDA event 79563This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is River Valley Garlic/Alfalfa Sprouts in Cup recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | River Valley Garlic/Alfalfa Sprouts in Cup recalledRiver Valley | River Valley Sprouts | Salmonella | MN, WI | |
| CLASS I | River Valley Variety Sprouts in Cup recalledRiver Valley | River Valley Sprouts | Salmonella | MN, WI |
More recalls from River Valley Sprouts
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | River Valley Variety Sprouts in Cup recalledRiver Valley | River Valley Sprouts | Salmonella | MN, WI |
| Food | CLASS I | River Valley Garlic/Alfalfa Sprouts in Cup recalledRiver Valley | River Valley Sprouts | Salmonella | MN, WI |
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