Todd’s Seeds Salad Sprouting Mixture – Broccoli Recall: What To Do

The todd’s seeds recall covers a salad sprouting mixture that people use to grow sprouts at home. TODD’S SEEDS LLC is recalling the seed blend because it contains alfalfa seed that its supplier recalled. That alfalfa seed may be contaminated with E. coli and/or Salmonella. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration lists this as a Class I recall, its most serious category. If you grow sprouts at home, check your pantry.

What the Todd’s Seeds Recall Covers

The recalled product is Todd’s Seeds Salad Sprouting Mixture. The blend contains broccoli, mustard, alfalfa and cabbage seeds. It was packed in heat-sealed resealable bags. The recall includes three bag sizes: 1/4 lb., 1/2 lb., and 1 lb. According to the FDA record, it covers 37,481 units in total.

The FDA logged this action under recall number H-1407-2026. The record is dated October 7, 2026. However, the agency summary we reviewed does not list lot codes or best-by dates. As a result, do not use a lot number alone to decide whether your bag is safe. Instead, check the official FDA recall notice for identifying details.

This is a downstream recall. In other words, the problem did not start with Todd’s Seeds. A supplier recalled the alfalfa seed first. Companies that used that seed in their own products then had to act. The todd’s seeds recall is one of those follow-on actions. Downstream recalls are common in the food supply chain. For example, one contaminated ingredient can end up in many different brands.

The agency record does not say where or when the bags were sold. Typically, sprouting seed mixes are sold online and through garden or natural food stores. However, do not assume your purchase is safe based on where you bought it. If you have this blend in any listed size, treat it as possibly affected. Confirm the details against the official notice before you do anything else.

The Hazard and Reported Injuries

The main concern is bacterial contamination. The recalled alfalfa seed may carry E. coli, Salmonella, or both. Bacteria can hide on seeds and are hard to wash away. Sprouting also creates warm, moist conditions. Those conditions can help bacteria multiply quickly. As a result, a small amount of contamination can grow during sprouting. The FDA has long warned that raw sprouts carry a special food safety risk.

Salmonella infection typically causes diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. According to the CDC, symptoms often begin six hours to six days after exposure. Most healthy adults recover in about a week. However, young children, older adults, and pregnant people face higher risks. People with weakened immune systems do too. In some cases, the infection spreads beyond the gut and needs urgent care.

Some E. coli strains produce Shiga toxin. These strains can cause severe stomach cramps and bloody diarrhea. A small share of patients develop hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS. HUS is a serious condition that can damage the kidneys. It is most common in young children. Watch for less urination, unusual tiredness, or pale skin after a stomach illness. Seek medical care right away if these appear.

The FDA classified this as a Class I recall. That means there is a reasonable probability of serious health problems or death. The agency record does not state whether any illnesses have been reported. We cannot say either way. Here are the key facts of the todd’s seeds recall, taken from the agency record.

What To Do If You Own This Product

First, stop using the seed mixture. Do not sprout it. Do not eat sprouts already grown from it. That includes sprouts sitting in your refrigerator right now. Most people eat sprouts raw on salads and sandwiches. As a result, the safest choice is to set the product aside completely. Keep it away from children and pets.

Next, confirm you have the recalled item. Look for the name Todd’s Seeds Salad Sprouting Mixture on the bag. Check that the blend lists broccoli, mustard, alfalfa and cabbage. Then confirm the size: 1/4 lb., 1/2 lb., or 1 lb. If you can, keep the bag and your receipt. For example, an order confirmation email can serve as proof of purchase later.

The remedy for the todd’s seeds recall comes from the official notice. Please follow the instructions in the official FDA notice linked on this page. That notice is the authoritative source for return, disposal, or refund steps. We are not restating the remedy here. If anything is unclear, contact the company using the details in that notice.

Clean anything the seeds or sprouts touched. That includes sprouting jars, trays, lids, counters, and cutting boards. Wash them in hot, soapy water, then sanitize them. Wash your hands well afterward. If anyone in your home feels sick after eating these sprouts, call a doctor. You can also report illness to your local health department or through the FDA Safety Reporting Portal.

Many households may not know about the todd’s seeds recall yet. Sprouting seeds often sit in a cupboard for months. Consider telling friends or family who grow sprouts at home. A quick message could help someone avoid a serious illness.

Does a Todd’s Seeds Recall Mean You Can Sue?

A recall is not a lawsuit. It is a safety action. The todd’s seeds recall exists to get a possibly contaminated product out of homes. It does not mean a court has found the company at fault. It also does not give everyone who bought the product a legal claim.

In most cases, a legal claim requires more than a recall. Typically, a person must show they were actually harmed. They must also show the product likely caused that harm. For example, someone with a lab-confirmed Salmonella infection may have a stronger case than someone who never got sick. Medical records, stool test results, and purchase records can all matter.

We have not verified any lawsuit tied to the todd’s seeds recall. That could change, or it may never happen. If you believe you got sick from these sprouts, you may be eligible to explore your options. A licensed attorney who handles food injury cases can review your facts. Many offer free consultations. However, no one can guarantee an outcome or any compensation.

Timing matters. Every state sets deadlines, called statutes of limitations, for injury claims. These deadlines vary by state. As a result, seek medical care first, then legal advice soon after if you were harmed. Save your documents. Write down when you ate the sprouts and when symptoms began.

How Recalls Connect to Mass Tort Cases

Recalls sometimes become evidence in later litigation. A recall notice documents what a company and regulators knew, and when. Lawyers may use that record to argue a product was defective. For example, Philips recalled millions of CPAP and BiPAP devices in 2021 over degrading foam. Lawsuits were consolidated in federal court. Philips later agreed to settlements, including a reported $1.1 billion personal injury deal in 2024.

Takata airbags offer another example. Defective inflators led to the largest auto recall in U.S. history. Tens of millions of vehicles were affected. Takata pleaded guilty in 2017 and agreed to pay $1 billion in criminal penalties. Civil cases followed as well. However, those outcomes do not predict anything about the todd’s seeds recall. Each case depends on its own facts.

Food cases often turn on lab evidence. Health departments test patient samples and compare bacterial strains. Genetic sequencing can link illnesses to a specific food source. Typically, that public health data matters more than the recall itself. Without a confirmed illness and a clear link, a food claim is usually hard to pursue.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product is part of the todd’s seeds recall?

The recall covers Todd’s Seeds Salad Sprouting Mixture with broccoli, mustard, alfalfa and cabbage seeds. It was sold in heat-sealed resealable bags in 1/4 lb., 1/2 lb., and 1 lb. sizes. The FDA record lists 37,481 units.

Has anyone gotten sick from these recalled sprouting seeds?

The FDA agency record does not state whether any illnesses have been reported. We cannot confirm either way. If you feel sick after eating these sprouts, contact a doctor and report it to your local health department.

Will I get compensation because of this recall?

Not from the recall alone. A recall is a safety action, not a legal claim. If you were sickened and can link the illness to the product, you may be eligible to explore options with a licensed attorney.

Were You Injured by a Recalled Product?

A recall by itself is a safety action, not a legal claim. However, if a recalled product caused a real injury, you may be eligible to pursue compensation. A licensed attorney can review your situation at no upfront cost — most work on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless you recover.

Official Sources & Resources

Verify every recall against the issuing agency before acting:

• U.S. Food and Drug Administration: official recall database — the record of truth for this notice
• CPSC: cpsc.gov — household goods, toys, furniture, appliances
• FDA: fda.gov — food, drugs, and medical devices
• NHTSA: nhtsa.gov — vehicles, tires, and child car seats
• USDA FSIS: fsis.usda.gov — meat, poultry, and egg products

Content last reviewed October 2026. This is general educational information, not legal advice. If you notice outdated information, please contact us.

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