Alfalfa Seed in plastic lined bags labeled in part *** VNS Alfalfa — Class I food recall F-0539-2015
Terminated recall by International Sprout Holding Inc., reported 2014-12-03, distributed in CA, FL, HI, IA, MA, MD, MT, NY…. A sample of one lot of product tested positive for salmonella.
| Recall number | F-0539-2015 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | International Sprout Holding Inc., Cookeville, TN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2014-11-04 |
| Classified | 2014-11-25 |
| Reported by FDA | 2014-12-03 |
| Terminated | 2015-02-18 |
| Distributed | CA, FL, HI, IA, MA, MD, MT, NY, OH |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Quantity | 22,000 pounds |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | salmonella |
| Lot numbers | AL2-3BJ |
Product
Alfalfa Seed in plastic lined bags labeled in part *** VNS Alfalfa, NET WT. 25 KG Lot SAL2-3BJ Product of AUSTRALIA, International Specialty Supply ***
Reason for recall
A sample of one lot of product tested positive for salmonella.
Machine access
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