Broccoli sprouts and seeds from this investigation have been recalled and should no longer be available for sale. Some recalled seeds have a longer shelf life. Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should check their homes and storage for recalled products and throw them away.
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.
Recalled sprouts are past expiration and should no longer be for sale. Broccoli seeds from this investigation have been recalled but have a long shelf life. Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not use recalled 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.
November 4, 2026
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, investigated illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans infections linked to broccoli sprouts and microgreens grown from a contaminated seed lot imported from New Zealand.
Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC and state partners, a total of 34 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 11, 2026. Of the 30 people interviewed, 29 (97%) reported eating sprouts or microgreens. Twenty-five 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 the investigation, FDA and state partners collected samples of broccoli sprouts and broccoli seeds. Evergreen Fresh Sprouts-brand broccoli sprout samples collected by Washington state and Montana state health officials tested positive for Salmonella and matched the strain of Salmonella making people sick in this outbreak by whole genome sequencing (WGS). All affected Evergreen Fresh Sprouts-brand broccoli sprouts are past expiration and have been recalled.
FDA collected broccoli seed samples from the domestic seed supplier that tested positive for Salmonella, and these results also matched the strain of Salmonella making people sick in this outbreak. Based on traceback, broccoli seeds were originally imported from New Zealand and have been recalled by the domestic seed supplier. Downstream broccoli seed recalls were initiated by several companies. Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not use recalled seeds.
Laboratory results from broccoli sprout and seed samples in addition to traceback and epidemiologic evidence have shown a common broccoli seed lot as the likely source of this outbreak. All affected broccoli sprouts and seeds have been recalled, and FDA’s outbreak investigation is complete.
Consumers who have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.
To report a complaint or adverse event (illness or serious allergic reaction),visit Industry and Consumer Assistance.
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