Caudill Sprouting Alfalfa Seeds Recall: Salmonella Outbreak Risk
Caudill Sprouting LLC recalls alfalfa seeds linked to multistate Salmonella Montevideo and Cubana infections. Consumers should avoid these seeds to prevent foodborne illness.
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The firm's seeds have been linked in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo and Salmonella Cubana infections.
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What happened, in plain English
Caudill Sprouting LLC is recalling alfalfa seeds that have been linked to Salmonella Montevideo and Salmon: Cubana infections in multiple states. This recall is important because consuming these seeds could lead to foodborne illness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19129-caudill-sprouting-alfalfa-seeds-recall-salmonella-outbreak-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19129-caudill-sprouting-alfalfa-seeds-recall-salmonella-outbreak-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1572-2018
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“Caudill Sprouting Alfalfa Seeds Recall: Salmonella Outbreak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19129-caudill-sprouting-alfalfa-seeds-recall-salmonella-outbreak-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1572-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1572-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The seeds have been linked to multistate outbreaks of Salmonella Montevideo and Salmonella Cubana infections. These bacteria can cause foodborne illnesses, including gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased the recalled alfalfa seeds from Caudill Sprouting LLC. People most at risk are those with compromised immune systems or who have recently consumed the seeds.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for alfalfa seeds with Master Lot# AT-0286098. The product was sold by Caudill Sprouting LLC.
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Caudill Sprouting- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Seeds
Discard any alfalfa seeds with Master Lot# AT-0286098 to avoid potential Salmonella infections.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 3 states, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “The seeds were distributed to 6 consignees (five domestic facilities in FL, IL, & MN and one in Mexico)” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Florida, Illinois, Minnesota.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 16 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
How can I check if my seeds are affected?
Check the lot number on the seed packaging; if it matches AT-0286098, the seeds are affected.
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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-1572-2018 (May 10, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1572-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.