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International Sprout Holding Inc.
Recall #F-0538-2015 · Initiated 2014-10-27
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
International Sprout Holding Inc. is recalling alfalfa seed after FDA testing found Salmonella contamination in one batch. The affected product is organic alfalfa seed sold in 55-pound bags under the International Specialty Supply brand.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased this alfalfa seed and used it to grow sprouts is at risk, since Salmonella can multiply during sprouting and cause foodborne illness.
What to do
Stop using alfalfa seed from this recall if you have it, and do not eat sprouts grown from it. Check your purchase records or packaging for the lot number, and contact the seller for a refund if you have the recalled product.
Product
Alfalfa seed: Organic, Alfalfa, NOP Oregon Tilth, Net Wt. 55 LB, International Specialty Supply
Reason for recall
A sample taken by FDA of one lot of alfalfa seed tested positive for Salmonella
Quantity affected
35,926 lbs
Distribution
CA, FL, MD, NY, OH, PA, TN, UT, WI International: Quebec, CN; Delta, BC, CN; Bermuda
Lot / code info
SAL1-3BL
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Telephone
Terminated
2015-02-18
Recalling firm
International Sprout Holding Inc.
1011 Volunteer Dr
Cookeville, TN 38506-5026
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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ALFALFA SEED, NET WT. 50 LB. International Specialty Supply LLC, Cookeville, TN