River Valley Sprouts Garlic/Alfalfa Sprouts Recall: Salmonella Contamination Risk
River Valley Sprouts is recalling garlic and alfalfa sprouts due to potential Salmonella contamination in specific packaging. Consumers should check UPCs 87906-00016 and 87906-00026 sold between March 15-25.
Lower-risk recall
Alfalfa Sprouts have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
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What happened, in plain English
River Valley Sprouts is recalling garlic and alfalfa sprouts that may contain Salmonella. This contamination risk could cause foodborne illness if the product is consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19537-river-valley-sprouts-garlic-alfalfa-sprouts-recall-salmonella-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19537-river-valley-sprouts-garlic-alfalfa-sprouts-recall-salmonella-contamination-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1016-2018
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“River Valley Sprouts Garlic/Alfalfa Sprouts Recall: Salmonella Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19537-river-valley-sprouts-garlic-alfalfa-sprouts-recall-salmonella-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1016-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1016-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella bacteria can cause food poisoning, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The sprouts were sold with potential contamination, but the risk is low if the product is not consumed.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased River Valley Sprouts garlic or alfalfa sprouts with UPCs 87906-00016 or 87906-00026 between March 15 and March 25. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for foodborne illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for UPC 87906-00016 (5-ounce cup) or UPC 87906-00026 (4-ounce clam shell) sold between March 15 and March 25.
- Brand
River Valley Sprouts- Product
River Valley Garlic/Alfalfa Sprouts in 5 ounce Cup, UPC 87906-00016, 4 ounce clam shell, UPC 87906-00026- Category
Food
All 3 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
MN and WI
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-1015-2018 | River Valley Alfalfa Sprouts in 4 ounce Clam shell, UPC 87906-00027, 5 ounce plastic cup, UPC 87906-00006, and 2 lb. bag; Sell by Dates March 15-March 25. |
| F-1016-2018 | River Valley Garlic/Alfalfa Sprouts in 5 ounce Cup, UPC 87906-00016, 4 ounce clam shell, UPC 87906-00026; Sell by Dates March 15-March 25. |
| F-1017-2018 | River Valley Variety Sprouts in 5 ounce Cup, UPC 87906-00018; Sell by Dates March 15-March 25. |
What to do — step by step
Check Product UPC
Look for UPC 87906-00016 or 87906-00026 on the packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
FDA distribution: “MN and WI” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Minnesota, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 52 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Are these sprouts safe to eat?
The recall indicates potential Salmonella contamination, so it's recommended to avoid consuming these specific products until the recall is resolved.
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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-1016-2018 (March 16, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1016-2018 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.
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