International Sprout Holdings Alfalfa Recall Over Potential E. coli and Salmonella Contamination
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International Sprout Holdings, Inc. is recalling 43,799 lbs. of alfalfa due to potential E. coli and Salmonella contamination.
FDA recall: what the record actually shows
This notice was issued by FDA on September 22, 2026 and geographically references United States. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, with the stated reason "Potential E. coli and Salmonella contamination", distributed wholesale consignees in 16 states: ca, fl, hi, il, ma, mn, mo, mt, ny, oh, or, pa, tn, sc, tx, ut; puerto rico; canada, mexico, tahiti, and venezuela. FDA recall classes run from I (reasonable probability of serious harm) to III (unlikely to cause harm), so the class number is the fastest way to gauge severity here. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
International Sprout Holdings, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of alfalfa after the product was found to have potential E. coli and Salmonella contamination.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves Alfalfa, Net Weight 50 lbs. bag, Product of USA, International Specialty Supply 1011 Volunteer Dr. Cookeville, TN 38506, ISS Lot # SAL2-24JB. A total of 43,799 lbs. were distributed to wholesale consignees in CA, FL, HI, IL, MA, MN, MO, MT, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, SC, TX, UT; Puerto Rico; Canada, Mexico, Tahiti, and Venezuela.
What You Should Do
Consumers should check for the affected lot number and refrain from using the product.
Why This Matters
This Class I recall involves a food product with potential contamination that could pose serious health risks.
Source
FDA recall number H-1341-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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