Gardeners Basics, Eden Brothers, and EAK Distribution recalled broccoli-sprouting seeds after at least 32 people got sick with Salmonella in an outbreak that has been linked to microgreens and broccoli sprouts.
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The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting broccoli sprouts Salmonella cases in all 50 states. If you got sick after eating broccoli sprouts or microgreens that were recalled due to a risk of Salmonella contamination, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Quick Facts About the Broccoli Seed Recall
- Companies: Gardeners Basics (Spanish Fork, UT), Eden Brothers LLC (Arden, NC), and EAK Distribution LLC (Casper, WY)
- Products: Broccoli sprouting seeds from bulk seed lot #W4105
- Recall dates: October 2, 2026 (EAK Distribution), October 7, 2026 (Eden Brothers), and October 8, 2026 (Gardeners Basics)
- Risk: FDA tests matched the outbreak strain of Salmonella in tests on a sample of bulk seeds
- Number of illnesses: 32 people in 6 states, 3 hospitalizations
- Illness onset dates: July 7 to September 3, 2026
- Where sold: Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, eBay, Etsy, and company websites
- Source: FDA outbreak investigation
Why Did Gardeners Basics Recall Broccoli Sprouting Seeds?
In October 2026, Gardeners Basics of Spanish Fork, Utah, recalled 1-pound bags of Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds due to a risk of Salmonella. The seeds were repackaged from bulk lot #W4105, which has been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses.
How Many People Got Sick?
At least 32 people have been infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bovismorbificans in this outbreak. Three people were hospitalized. Illnesses began on dates between July 7 and September 3, 2026, in 6 states:
- Idaho
- Minnesota
- Montana
- Oregon
- Utah
- Washington
The CDC Outbreak Investigation warns that other people in additional states may have also fallen ill in this outbreak. The official case-count only includes confirmed cases.
How Was the Outbreak Discovered?
Health officials interviewed 27 people who got sick, and 26 (96%) said they ate sprouts or microgreens in the week before their symptoms began. Further investigation identified Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC as the company that grew the broccoli sprouts and microgreens that people ate before they fell ill.
In September 2026, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts announced a recall for its broccoli sprouts after health officials in Montana found Salmonella in a sample of the finished sprouts.
Separate testing by health officials in Washington also found the outbreak strain of Salmonella in a sample of Evergreen sprouts that were collected from a local grocery store and the home of a person who got sick.
Which Broccoli Seeds Were Recalled?
- a href=”https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gardeners-basics-recalls-waltham-29-broccoli-sprouting-seeds-due-possible-salmonella-contamination” target=”_Blank” rel=”noopener”>Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds 1 pound (454 g) white and green resealable pouch, UPC 848137042889, bag marked “Packed for 2027”
- Eden Brothers Broccoli Seeds, Calabrese packet (item code SVBRO111-qb1), 1 ounce (SVBRO111-qb2), and 1 pound (SVBRO111-qb4), Eden Brothers lots 1022067 and 1022068, use by 2026
- HOME GROWN Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom cream-colored pouch, UPC 850056627443, lot code AUG172026 embossed on the top seal
Symptoms of Salmonella
- Diarrhea, which may be bloody
- Fever
- Stomach cramps or abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
There is a potential risk of complications if Salmonella infects the bloodstream, including arterial infections (infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis. Children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness.
What Should I Do>
The FDA recommends contacting a health care provider if you develop symptoms of Salmonella after eating a food that was recalled due to potential contamination. Before you throw away the package, consider photographing the label, the lot code, and your order confirmation.
Do I Have a Broccoli Sprouts Salmonella Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting broccoli sprouts Salmonella cases in all 50 states. If you got sick after eating broccoli sprouts or microgreens that were recalled due to a risk of Salmonella contamination, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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