Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Berlin Seeds Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds, packaged in 1/4 lb., 1/2 lb recall: Product contains alfalfa seed recalled by the supplier due to potential E

Recall published 11 days ago

Product contains alfalfa seed recalled by the supplier due to potential E. coli and/or Salmonella contamination.

The hazard: E. coli contamination

This is an E. coli recall. It takes very few of these bacteria to cause illness, so a small taste is not a safe test.

What the notice says: Product contains alfalfa seed recalled by the supplier due to potential E. coli and/or Salmonella contamination.

Why it matters: Shiga toxin-producing E. coli causes a more severe illness than most food poisoning, and in a minority of cases it damages the kidneys. Very small numbers of bacteria are enough to make someone ill.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes symptoms as severe stomach cramps, diarrhoea that is often bloody, and vomiting, typically starting three to four days after exposure. Most people get better within a week. A small proportion — most often young children and older adults — develop haemolytic uraemic syndrome, a form of kidney failure that needs hospital treatment. Call a doctor for bloody diarrhoea, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, a fever above 102°F, vomiting that prevents you keeping liquids down, or signs of dehydration. The CDC advises against taking anti-diarrhoeal medicine for a suspected E. coli infection unless a doctor tells you to.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0013-2027
Published
October 14, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Berlin Seeds
Product type
Fresh produce
Units affected
950 lbs.
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot # SAL2-24JB (on 5 lb. and 50 lb. bags only)

Products covered by this recall

Berlin Seeds Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds, packaged in 1/4 lb., 1/2 lb., 1 lb., and 5 lb. resealable bags and 50 lb. woven poly bags

Check your product

The notice names 7 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • SAL2-24JB

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 4 lb
  • 2 lb
  • 1 lb
  • 5 lb
  • 50 lb
  • 950 lbs

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about E. coli

Berlin Seeds — This is an E. coli recall. It takes very few of these bacteria to cause illness, so a small taste is not a safe test.

  1. Stop eating it now and keep it away from children.
  2. If anyone has bloody diarrhoea, call a doctor the same day and say the word recall. Do not reach for an anti-diarrhoeal first.
  3. Keep an eye on young children for a week after exposure, including after the diarrhoea stops, because kidney complications appear late.
  4. Seal it in a bag and throw it out, or return it to the store for a refund.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Company contact: Berlin Seeds — 5335 County Road 77, Millersburg, OH, 44654-9104

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Berlin Seeds fresh produce recalled?

Product contains alfalfa seed recalled by the supplier due to potential E. coli and/or Salmonella contamination. Product contains alfalfa seed recalled by the supplier due to potential E. coli and/or Salmonella contamination.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code SAL2-24JB. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it now and keep it away from children.

Can I get my money back?

Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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