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Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds Recalled over Possible E. Coli, Salmonella Contamination
The recall follows an FDA traceback investigation that linked the seed to a sprout grower and one positive E. coli sample, officials said.
- Berlin Seeds, based in Millersburg, Ohio, is recalling 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed due to potential contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella, shipped to 42 states between February 13 and August 23, 2026.
- The recall follows notification from a seed supplier linked to an FDA investigation of a multi-state foodborne illness outbreak; the supplier also detected E. coli in spent irrigation water from one seed lot.
- Berlin Seeds packages the seed in sizes from 1/4 pound to 50 pounds; only the 5-pound and 50-pound bags bear lot code SAL2-24JB on the label, while smaller sizes lack identification codes.
- One illness has been reported directly to Berlin Seeds; consumers should immediately stop using the seed, dispose of it in a sealed bag, and sanitize any surfaces or containers it contacted.
- The FDA warns that Shiga toxin-producing E. coli can cause severe diarrhea, often with blood, and may lead to kidney failure; customers seeking replacements can contact Berlin Seeds at 877-464-0892 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time.
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Sprouting seeds recalled because of link to outbreak
Berlin Seeds, of Millersburg, OH, is recalling 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed because the seed has the potential to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and/or Salmonella. To date, one illnesses has been reported directly to Berlin Seeds in connection with this seed. The recall was
The Seed Lot Behind the Alfalfa Sprout Outbreak Was Sold at Retail in 44 States, and the Small Bags Carry No Lot Code. It Is the Sixth Sprout Recall in a Month, and FDA’s Advisory Still Names No Supplier. And FDA’s Table Added 65 Sick People with No Food Named: 25 With E. coli O157:H7 and 40 With Listeria.
Berlin Seeds of Millersburg, Ohio, recalled 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed on Wednesday, and FDA posted the notice the same day. The seed is from lot SAL2-24JB, the lot International Sprout Holdings of Cookeville, Tennessee, began recalling on August 23 after alfalfa sprouts grown from it by Everything Sprouts of Minneapolis were tied to 55 illnesses in...
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