International Sprout Holdings, Inc — Class I: Alfalfa, Net Weight 50 lbs. bag, Product of USA, International Specialty Supply 1011 Volun
International Sprout Holdings, Inc. has initiated a Class I recall of 50-lb bags of Alfalfa due to potential contamination with E. coli and Salmonella. The recall is currently classified as ongoing for products originating from their Cookeville, TN facility.
This affects bulk food processors, distributors, and commercial kitchens utilizing International Specialty Supply alfalfa seeds or sprouts, as well as QA and safety personnel responsible for pathogen monitoring.
A Class I designation indicates the FDA's assessment of a reasonable probability that exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The presence of two distinct pathogens (E. coli and Salmonella) may suggest systemic issues in environmental monitoring or raw material sourcing at the facility. Regulatory professionals should view this as a significant enforcement action requiring immediate containment to mitigate legal and public health risks.
Quality teams should immediately verify if these 50-lb Alfalfa bags are in their supply chain, quarantine affected stock, and initiate a root cause analysis into potential pathogen entry points in the sprouting or packaging process. Audit supplier sanitation protocols for E. coli and Salmonella controls.
Class I. Reason: Potential E. coli and Salmonella contamination. Product: Alfalfa, Net Weight 50 lbs. bag, Product of USA, International Specialty Supply 1011 Volunteer Dr. Cookeville, TN 38506. Firm: International Sprout Holdings, Inc (Cookeville TN United States). Status: Ongoing.
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