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Three companies are recalling broccoli seeds sold online after a contaminated bulk seed lot triggered a multistate Salmonella outbreak. As of October 7, 32 people across six states have fallen ill, with three hospitalized. Consumers are urged to discard affected seeds immediately and sanitize any surfaces or containers that came into contact with them.
Three online seed retailers — Eden Brothers, Home Grown, and Gardeners Basics — are recalling broccoli seeds nationwide after the FDA traced a multistate Salmonella outbreak to a single contaminated bulk seed lot (No. W4105). People became ill after eating broccoli sprouts and microgreens grown from the affected seeds, and FDA testing confirmed the Salmonella strain found in the seeds genetically matched the outbreak strain.
Cases have been reported across Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. The recalled seeds were sold through major platforms including Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Etsy, and TikTok Shop. None of the three companies had received direct illness reports prior to the recall.
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Why it matters: Sprouts and microgreens are increasingly popular health foods, but their growing conditions make them especially susceptible to bacterial contamination. Clinicians should consider sprout consumption in patients presenting with gastrointestinal illness, particularly those in the six affected states. High-risk groups — children under 5, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals — face the greatest risk of severe illness.
