Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Sprouts (September 2026)

Do not eat, serve, or sell recalled lots of broccoli seeds. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Two packages of broccoli sprouting seeds displayed side by side against a white background. Left package: A white resealable pouch from Gardeners Basics labeled "Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds." The front features an image of green broccoli sprouts and text indicating it is a Non-GMO, Heirloom Variety. Additional growing instructions are partially visible in small print. Right package: A dark green resealable pouch from Home Grown labeled "Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Sprouts – 8 oz

Product (Updated 10/9/2026)

Recalled Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds, packaged in a white and green resealable pouch, net weight 1 pound (454 g), with UPC 848137042889. The bag is marked "Packed for 2027."
Recalled Eden Brothers calabrese broccoli seeds in packets and in 1-oz and 1-lb sizes (Eden Brothers lots 1022067 and 1022068; supplier lot W4105).
Recalled Home Grown green sprouting calabrese broccoli seeds, 8-oz, heirloom sold on Amazon, with lot code AUG172026 embossed on the top seal.
Recalled broccoli sprouts grown by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC are past expiration and no longer available for sale.

Symptoms of Salmonella

Illness usually occurs within 12 to 72 hours after eating food that is contaminated with Salmonella, and the symptoms usually last four to seven days. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Children younger than five, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe infections.

Stores affected

Recalled Gardeners Basics one-pound bags of broccoli sprouting seeds were distributed nationwide in the United States and was sold on Amazon, www.gardenersbasics.com, TikTok Shop, Walmart, eBay and Etsy.
Recalled Eden Brothers calabrese broccoli seeds were sold to customers nationwide through Edenbrothers.com and Amazon.com between July 8 through September 28, 2026
Recalled Home Grown green sprouting calabrese broccoli seeds were sold to consumers nationwide through Amazon.com between August 20, 2026, and September 18, 2026.
Recalled Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC-brand broccoli sprouts are past expiration date and are no longer available for sale.

Status

Ongoing

Recommendations

Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not use recalled lots of broccoli seeds.
Customers who purchased or received recalled broccoli sprouts or broccoli seeds should carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that they touched. Follow FDA’s safe food handling and cleaning advice to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Restaurants and retailers should follow FDA’s Food Safety Tips.
Contact your health care provider if you have symptoms that resemble a Salmonella infection after eating recalled broccoli sprouts or handling recalled broccoli seeds.

Current Update

October 9, 2026

Gardeners Basics of Spanish Fork, Utah, is recalling one-pound bags of broccoli sprouting seeds. The recalled product is Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds, packaged in a white and green resealable pouch, net weight 1 pound (454 g), with UPC 848137042889. The bag is marked "Packed for 2027."

Recalled Gardeners Basics one-pound bags of broccoli sprouting seeds were distributed nationwide in the United States and was sold on Amazon, www.gardenersbasics.com, TikTok Shop, Walmart, eBay and Etsy.

Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not use recalled broccoli seeds.

October 7, 2026

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans infections linked to broccoli sprouts and microgreens grown from a contaminated seed lot. This outbreak is currently being investigated separately from the shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts.

As part of this investigation, FDA collected and analyzed a sample of seeds from the seed supplier identified in the investigation. The seed sample tested positive and whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis showed that it matched the same Salmonella Bovismorbificans strain that made people sick in this outbreak. As a result, the seed supplier conducted a recall of the implicated seed lot and contacted their customers.

On October 2, 2026, EAK Distribution of Casper, WY, recalled Home Grown green sprouting broccoli seeds after they were notified of the recall of seed lot #W4105 by the seed supplier and the link to this outbreak.

On October 7, 2026, Eden Brothers LLC, of Arden, NC, recalled calabrese broccoli seeds in packets and in 1-oz and 1-lb. sizes (Eden Brothers lots 1022067 and 1022068; supplier lot W4105) after they were notified by their seed supplier that lot #W4105 may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not use recalled seeds.

FDA is continuing to work with the supply chain. This advisory will be updated if additional downstream recalls are initiated.

Case Count Map Provided by CDC

Map of the US showing cases in Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Washington.

Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 32
Hospitalizations: 3
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: September 3, 2026
States with Cases: ID, MN, MT, OR, UT, WA
Product Distribution: Nationwide

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Previous Updates

September 24, 2026

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans infections linked to recalled broccoli sprouts grown by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Moyie Springs, ID. This outbreak is currently being investigated separately from the shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts.

Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC and state partners, a total of 32 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from six states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from July 7, 2026, to September 3, 2026. Of the 27 people interviewed, 26 (96%) reported eating sprouts or microgreens. Twenty-two reported specifically eating broccoli sprouts, and one reported eating a microgreen mix containing broccoli microgreens. There have been three hospitalizations and no deaths.

As part of this investigation, officials in Washington State collected and tested samples of Evergreen Fresh Sprouts-brand broccoli sprouts collected from a local grocery store and a sick person’s home. Both sprout samples tested positive and whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis conducted by state partners and FDA showed they matched the same Salmonella Bovismorbificans strain that made people sick in this outbreak. This product was included in the recall and is no longer available for sale.

FDA is continuing its investigation to determine the source of contamination and if other products of concern may be on the market. This advisory will be updated with information as it becomes available.

September 9, 2026

Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC and state partners, a total of 22 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from four states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from July 7, 2026, to August 26, 2026. Of the 19 people interviewed, all 19 (100%) reported eating sprouts and 17 (89%) reported specifically eating broccoli sprouts. There have been two hospitalizations and no deaths.

FDA’s and state partners’ traceback investigations have identified Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC as the common grower of broccoli sprouts that were eaten by patients before becoming ill. On September 4, 2026, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC initiated a recall of broccoli sprouts based on a positive Salmonella result from a broccoli sprouts sample collected and analyzed by Montana state officials. According to whole genome sequencing analysis conducted by state partners and reviewed by FDA, the positive sample is the same strain of Salmonella that is causing illnesses in this outbreak. Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled broccoli sprouts grown by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC with expiration dates of 9/7, 9/9, 9/11, 9/14, and 9/16.

FDA’s investigation is ongoing, and this advisory will be updated as more information becomes available.