Clover Seed Recall: Possible E. Coli Contamination
International Sprout Holding Inc. recalls Clover seed in 50 lb. woven poly bags (40 bags per pallet) due to possible E. Col: contamination. Consumers should check product details.
Recall notice
Possible contamination with E. Coli.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
International Sprout Holding Inc. is recalling Clover seed sold in 50-pound woven poly bags (40 bags per pallet) because it may contain E. Coli bacteria. This recall is important because E. Coli can cause serious foodborne illness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16075-clover-seed-recall-possible-e-coli-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16075-clover-seed-recall-possible-e-coli-contamination · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0886-2020
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“Clover Seed Recall: Possible E. Coli Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16075-clover-seed-recall-possible-e-coli-contamination. Based on FDA recall #F-0886-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0886-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
E. Coli bacteria can cause severe food poisoning, including symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. In some cases, it can lead to more serious health issues, especially for vulnerable individuals such as young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Clover seed in 50-pound woven poly bags (40 bags per pallet) from the manufacturer. People who use the seed for cooking or food preparation are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Clover seed in 50-pound woven poly bags with part number SCL2-9AX and field lot W8-19-CC-906. The product was sold in 40 bags per pallet.
- Brand
Clover- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Product was distributed to the following states: AK, CA, FL HI, IA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NE, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, UT, & WI. Product was distributed to the following territories: Puerto Rico and Bermuda Product was distributed to the following country: Costa Rica and Canada.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0886-2020 | Clover seed in 50 lb. woven poly bags, 40 bags to a pallet.; Part number: SCL2-9AX Field lot: W8-19-CC-906 | 15,750.5 lbs. |
| F-0887-2020 | Clover seed in 55 lb. multi-layered white paper bags, 40 bags to a pallet.; Part number: SCL2N-9AX | 13,455 lbs. |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the part number SCL2-9AX and field lot W8-19-CC-906 on the bag.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 18 states and Puerto Rico, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Product was distributed to the following states: AK, CA, FL HI, IA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NE, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, UT, & WI. Product was distributed to the following territories: Puerto Rico and Bermuda Product was distributed to the…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Alaska, California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 6 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA classified it Class I
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this seed safe to eat?
The recall states there is a possible contamination with E. Coli, so it is not safe to consume without checking the recall status.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0886-2020 (December 30, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0886-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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