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Gardeners Basics is recalling one-pound bags of broccoli sprouting seeds distributed across the United States because they are linked to a Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak. At least 32 people in six states have been reported sick, and the FDA says a supplier seed sample matched the outbreak strain; the agency has not publicly named that supplier.
Gardeners Basics is recalling one-pound bags of broccoli sprouting seeds sold nationwide after the product was linked to a Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak that has sickened at least 32 people in six states. The Food and Drug Administration has not publicly named the seed supplier whose seed tested positive for the outbreak strain, despite recalls by multiple companies using seed from the implicated lot.
The recalled product is Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds, sold in white-and-green resealable one-pound pouches with UPC 848137042889. The bags are marked “Packed for 2027.” The company, based in Spanish Fork, Utah, said the seeds were distributed across the United States through Amazon, its website, TikTok Shop, Walmart, eBay and Etsy.
The outbreak count stands at 32 illnesses in six states: Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Three people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. The last reported patient became ill on Sept. 3, according to the source report. The FDA says it collected and tested a seed sample from the supplier identified during its investigation. The sample tested positive for Salmonella, and whole genome sequencing found the bacteria matched the strain linked to patients.
Other sellers have also recalled seeds connected to the supplier’s implicated lot, identified as W4105. EAK Distribution recalled Home Grown green sprouting broccoli seeds on Oct. 2 after being notified by the supplier. Eden Brothers recalled calabrese broccoli seeds on Oct. 7, covering packet, one-ounce and one-pound sizes from lots 1022067 and 1022068. Those recalls followed the supplier’s recall of the implicated lot and notifications to its customers, according to the report.
The latest recall expands the number of branded products that consumers may need to check, while the supplier’s identity remains undisclosed. The seeds were sold through several large online marketplaces and a range of retailers, so the recall concerns products that may have reached households across the country rather than one local market.
Sprouting seeds can be eaten as sprouts or microgreens, and contamination in seed can carry through to products grown from it. The FDA-linked finding that a supplier seed sample matched the outbreak strain gives investigators a specific connection between the seed lot and illnesses, but the public still cannot use the supplier’s name to identify other products that may have used the same stock. Consumers should compare the product name, package size and UPC with the recall notice and follow the company’s recall instructions.
Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, often beginning 12 to 72 hours after exposure. Older adults, young children, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems face greater risk of serious illness. Anyone who becomes sick after eating sprouts should seek medical advice and mention the possible exposure, as testing may be needed to identify Salmonella.
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Earlier Recalls and Separate Investigations
The FDA’s outbreak update dated Sept. 24 reported that 26 of 27 interviewed patients said they had eaten sprouts or microgreens. That is an interview finding, not a count of confirmed product exposures. The outbreak investigation is separate from another investigation involving shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts, according to the report.
There have also been findings involving sprouts themselves, rather than only seeds. On Sept. 4, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC began recalling broccoli sprouts after Montana officials found Salmonella in a sample. State partners’ sequencing, reviewed by the FDA, found the sample matched the outbreak strain. Separately, Washington investigators found the same strain in the company’s alfalfa sprouts, prompting an FDA investigation, the report said. These developments involve different products and investigative findings; they should not be taken to mean every sprout product is affected.
Official illness totals may not capture everyone who became sick. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says outbreak counts can be lower than the actual number of infections because some people do not seek care or are not tested. The source report cites an estimate that for each confirmed Salmonella outbreak patient, 29 cases go undetected.
“The seed sample tested positive, and whole genome sequencing showed it matched the Salmonella Bovismorbificans strain associated with the illnesses.”
— FDA, as described in the outbreak report
Supplier Name and Recall Reach
The FDA has not identified the seed supplier publicly, and the source report does not give a reason for withholding the name or say when it may be released. The extent to which the implicated lot was distributed beyond the products already recalled is also not clear. The reported 32 illnesses are confirmed cases in the current count, but the total number of infections may be higher.
The available information does not establish that every product sold by the recalled brands is affected; the listed product descriptions and lot numbers are specific. The source material also does not state how many packages were sold, whether all recalled units remain available for purchase, or whether additional retailers or brands will issue recalls.
Further Recall and Case Updates
The FDA, CDC and state health agencies are continuing to investigate the outbreak and trace the implicated seed lot. Consumers who have the Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 product should check the UPC and package marking against the recall notice and follow the company’s directions rather than consume the seeds. Retailers and online marketplaces may update product listings as the recall proceeds.
Further updates may clarify the supplier’s identity, the reach of lot W4105 and whether additional products are involved. People who develop diarrhea, fever or abdominal cramps after eating sprouts should contact a health professional and report the possible exposure. No additional illness count or next public update date was provided in the source report.
Key Questions
Which Gardeners Basics seeds are recalled?
The recall covers Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds in one-pound white-and-green resealable pouches, UPC 848137042889, marked “Packed for 2027.”
Where were the seeds sold?
The product was distributed nationwide and sold through Amazon, gardenersbasics.com, TikTok Shop, Walmart, eBay and Etsy, according to the source report.
How many people are sick, and where?
At least 32 people in six states have been reported sick: Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Three were hospitalized, and no deaths were reported.
Has the FDA named the seed supplier?
No. The FDA has not publicly identified the supplier, although its seed sample tested positive and sequencing matched the outbreak strain, according to the report.
What symptoms can Salmonella cause?
Symptoms can include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, often starting 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. People who feel ill after eating sprouts should seek medical advice and mention the possible Salmonella exposure.
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