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Berlin Seeds Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds Recalled for E. coli Risk

Berlin Seeds recalls alfalfa sprouting seeds due to potential E. coli and Salmonella contamination. Check lot numbers and packaging sizes.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #H-0013-2027Food Berlin Seeds ›

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

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Berlin Seeds is recalling alfalfa sprouting seeds because they may be contaminated with E. coli or Salmonella. The product was sold in various bag sizes through their Ohio retail store and website. No specific remedy or action steps are currently listed in the record. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1614174-berlin-seeds-recalls-berlin-seeds-alfalfa-sprouting-seeds-packaged-in.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1614174-berlin-seeds-recalls-berlin-seeds-alfalfa-sprouting-seeds-packaged-in · Published October 21, 2026 · Updated October 21, 2026 · Official notice: FDA #H-0013-2027

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“Berlin Seeds Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds Recalled for E. coli Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 21, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1614174-berlin-seeds-recalls-berlin-seeds-alfalfa-sprouting-seeds-packaged-in. Based on FDA recall #H-0013-2027.

The FDA announced on Sept. 12, 2026, that Berlin Seeds voluntarily recalled Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds due to potential E. coli and/or Salmonella contamination. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Berlin Seeds
Product: Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds
Packaging: 1/4 lb., 1/2 lb., 1 lb., and 5 lb. resealable bags; 50 lb. woven poly bags
Lot Code: SAL2-24JB (on 5 lb. and 50 lb. bags only)
Distribution: Retail store in Millersburg, OH and nationwide via the firm's website

The hazard

The product contains alfalfa seed recalled by the supplier due to potential E. coli and/or Salmonella contamination. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Todd's Seeds Recalls Salad Sprouting Mix for E. coli Risk (2026-09-11), Alfalfa Bags Recalled for E. coli and Salmonella Risk (2026-08-23), and LEASA Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled Due to E. coli Risk (2026-09-04).

How to tell if you have this one

Look for Berlin Seeds Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds in 1/4 lb., 1/2 lb., 1 lb., or 5 lb. resealable bags, or 50 lb. woven poly bags. If you have the 5 lb. or 50 lb. bags, check for Lot # SAL2-24JB.

Brand
Berlin Seeds
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check your product
Verify if you have Berlin Seeds Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds in the specified packaging sizes and lot numbers.
Monitor for updates
Since no remedy is stated, check official sources for further instructions on what to do with the product.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

FDA distribution: “Through the firm's retail store in Millersburg, OH and nationwide through the firm's website” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 32 days after the firm started it.

Sep 12, 2026Firm started the recall
Oct 6, 2026FDA classified it Class I
Oct 14, 2026Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Oct 21, 2026Added to GovInfoNow

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/1614174-berlin-seeds-recalls-berlin-seeds-alfalfa-sprouting-seeds-packaged-in">Berlin Seeds Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds Recalled for E. coli Risk (GovInfoNow)</a>

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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 #H-0013-2027 (September 12, 2026)
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