FDA · Class I · September 16, 2026

International Sprout recall: Alfalfa

International Sprout Holdings, Inc is recalling Alfalfa because of possible Salmonella and E. coli contamination – 43,799 lbs.. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the recall on September 16, 2026; it began on August 23, 2026. Distributed in 17 states (California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah).

Most serious Class I is the most serious level: a reasonable probability that using or eating the product will cause serious health problems or death.

Produce section of a grocery store
Illustration: Produce section of a grocery store – not the recalled product. Photo: Alabama Extension, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
ProductAlfalfa
BrandInternational Sprout
CompanyInternational Sprout Holdings, Inc
TypeFood
ClassificationClass I
Recall dateAugust 23, 2026
Published by FDASeptember 16, 2026
Quantity43,799 lbs.
Recall ID99822
As listed by FDA

Recalled products

  1. Alfalfa, Net Weight 50 lbs. bag, Product of USA, International Specialty Supply 1011 Volunteer Dr. Cookeville, TN 38506
    FDA recall number
    H-1341-2026
    Codes, lots and dates
    ISS Lot # SAL2-24JB
    Quantity
    43,799 lbs.
    Classification
    Class I
Exactly as the agency lists them

Identifiers and details

FDA event ID
99822
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Status
Ongoing
Firm location
Cookeville, TN, United States

Why it was recalled

The problem: possible Salmonella and E. coli contamination.

The reason the FDA lists: “Potential E. coli and Salmonella contamination”

Where it was sold

17 states: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah. Distribution as the FDA records it: “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”

What to do

Check the product name, size, lot code and dates against the list. Do not eat a recalled product, even if it looks and smells fine – throw it away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean surfaces it touched.

Official notice: FDA Enforcement Report record (event 99822, openFDA) – the same recall numbers can be searched in the FDA Enforcement Report.

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FAQ

About this recall

Is International Sprout Alfalfa recalled?

Yes. International Sprout Holdings, Inc recalled it on August 23, 2026; FDA published it September 16, 2026 (Class I). Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.

Why was it recalled?

Because of possible Salmonella and E. coli contamination. The reason given: Potential E. coli and Salmonella contamination

What should I do if I have it?

Check the product name, size, lot code and dates against the list. Do not eat a recalled product, even if it looks and smells fine – throw it away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean surfaces it touched.

Where was it sold?

In 17 states (California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah).

Recalls

More recalls

Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.

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