UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2003 Spectrum Organic Products, Inc. ---------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) California 333-22997 94-3076294 ---------------------- ---------------------- ------------------- (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer ID No.) 5341 Old Redwood Highway, Suite 400 Petaluma, CA 94954 -------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (707) 778-8900 ----------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number) ITEM 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant In a previous Form 8-K filed on April 21, 2003 Spectrum Organic Products, Inc. ("the Company") disclosed that it was dismissing BDO Seidman, LLP and that it would be appointing a new independent certifying accountant for the current fiscal year. On May 7, 2003 the Company signed an Engagement Letter with Grant Thornton, LLP as its new independent certifying accountant. The Company's Audit Committee of the Board of Directors recommended the appointment of Grant Thornton, LLP to the Company's Board of Directors, which approved the recommendation. During the three most recent fiscal years of the Company ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, the Company did not consult with Grant Thornton, LLP regarding any matter whatsoever. ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits: None. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized. Dated: May 8, 2003 Spectrum Organic Products, Inc. /s/ Robert B. Fowles ------------------------------- Robert B. Fowles Duly Authorized Officer & Chief Financial Officer 2