Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Todd's Seeds LLC Todd's Seeds Variety Pack of Sprouting Seeds - Broccoli recall: Products contain alfalfa seed recalled by the supplier

Recall published 18 days ago

Products contain alfalfa seed recalled by the supplier and may be contaminated with E. coli and/or Salmonella (downstream recall)

The hazard: E. coli contamination

E. coli O157 and its relatives are what this recall is about. The infection is more severe than ordinary food poisoning and can affect the kidneys in children.

What the notice says: Products contain alfalfa seed recalled by the supplier and may be contaminated with E. coli and/or Salmonella (downstream recall)

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-1409-2026
Published
October 7, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Todd's Seeds LLC
Product type
Fresh produce
Units affected
37,481 retail units (TOTAL)
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
Amazon
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot No: TS-VARSPRT-1 Use By: 12/31/2029

Products covered by this recall

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

Check your product

The notice names 6 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.

  • TS-VARSPRT-1 Use By

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 12
  • 31
  • 2029 — 37
  • 481 retail units

Package size

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

  • 2 oz

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

Todd's Seeds LLC — E. coli O157 and its relatives are what this recall is about. The infection is more severe than ordinary food poisoning and can affect the kidneys in children.

  1. Stop eating it now and keep it away from children.
  2. Keep an eye on young children for a week after exposure, including after the diarrhoea stops, because kidney complications appear late.
  3. Seal it in a bag and throw it out, or return it to the store for a refund.
  4. Wash hands, utensils, boards and counters that touched it with hot soapy water — cross-contamination is how most secondary cases happen.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: TODD'S SEEDS LLC — 1011 Volunteer Dr, Cookeville, TN, 38506-5026

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.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Todd's Seeds LLC fresh produce recalled?

Products contain alfalfa seed recalled by the supplier and may be contaminated with E. coli and/or Salmonella (downstream recall) Products contain alfalfa seed recalled by the supplier and may be contaminated with E. coli and/or Salmonella (downstream recall)

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code TS-VARSPRT-1 Use By; best-by date 12 or 31. 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?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide, including at Amazon.

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