Todd's Seeds recalls Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds and 5 more products over Salmonella and E. coli contamination

Todd's Seeds LLC is recalling Todd's Seeds Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds and 5 more products because of possible Salmonella and E. coli contamination, according to a notice the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published on October 7, 2026. The agency rates it Class I, its most serious level – a reasonable chance the product could cause serious health problems or death.

Why it was recalled

The reason given: “Products contain alfalfa seed recalled by the supplier and may be contaminated with E. coli and/or Salmonella (downstream recall)”

Which products

• Todd's Seeds Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds, packaged in heat-sealed resealable bags in the following sizes: 1/4 lb., 1/2 lb., 1 lb., 2.5 lb., and 5 lb.
• Todd's Seeds Broccoli & Friends Sprouting Seed Mix - Broccoli, Alfalfa, Radish, Clover, packaged in 1 oz. sample packets and heat-sealed resealable bags in the following sizes: 1/4 lb., 1/2 lb., 1 lb., 2.5 lb., and 5 lb.
• Todd's Seeds Sprouting Seed Mix - Broccoli, Radish, Alfalfa, packaged in heat-sealed resealable bags in the following sizes: 1/4 lb., 1/2 lb., 1 lb., and 5 lb.
• Todd's Seeds Salad Sprouting Mixture - Broccoli, Mustard, Alfalfa and Cabbage, packaged in heat-sealed resealable bags in the following sizes: 1/4 lb., 1/2 lb., and 1 lb.
• Todd's Seeds Alfalfa & Mung Bundle (1lb each), packaged separately in heat-sealed resealable bags
• Todd's Seeds Variety Pack of Sprouting Seeds - Broccoli, Alfalfa, Radish Mung & Clover, packaged as a multi-pack consisting of 2 oz. heat-sealed resealable bags each

Lot numbers, codes and dates exactly as the agency lists them are on our Todd's Seeds recall page.

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

What to do

Check the product names, lots and dates against what you have. Do not use a recalled product; return it to the store or throw it away.

Cover: Produce section of a grocery store. Photo: Alabama Extension, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Full details – every identifier, the recall dates and other recalls from Todd's Seeds – are on the recall page. Source: FDA recall notice.