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As of Oct. 7, 2026, 32 people in six states had confirmed Salmonella Bovismorbificans infections linked to broccoli sprouts and microgreens grown from a contaminated seed lot. Three people were hospitalized; no deaths were reported. Two companies have recalled broccoli seeds, but the FDA has not publicly identified the seed supplier and is checking for further distribution.
The Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts and microgreens has reached 32 confirmed cases across six states, according to an FDA update dated Oct. 7. Three people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported; the agency is tracing contaminated broccoli seed lots tied to the products.
The confirmed patients live in Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Illnesses began between July 7 and Sept. 3, and Sept. 3 was the latest symptom-onset date reported in the update. These dates describe when patients became ill, not when the outbreak was announced.
Among 27 people interviewed as of Sept. 24, 26 said they ate sprouts or microgreens. Twenty-two specifically reported eating broccoli sprouts, and one reported eating a microgreen mix containing broccoli microgreens. In Washington, officials tested Evergreen Fresh Sprouts-brand broccoli sprouts collected from a grocery store and a sick person’s home; both samples were contaminated with the same Salmonella strain associated with the outbreak, according to the report.
The FDA said laboratory testing also connected a seed sample from the supplier to the outbreak strain. Whole-genome sequencing found that the sample matched the Salmonella Bovismorbificans strain making people sick. The supplier recalled the implicated lot and contacted customers, the FDA said. EAK Distribution recalled Home Grown brand green sprouting broccoli seeds on Oct. 2. On Oct. 7, Eden Brothers recalled calabrese broccoli seeds sold in packets and 1-ounce and 1-pound sizes. The listed Eden Brothers lots are 1022067 and 1022068, linked to supplier lot W4105.
Seed Recalls Reach Home Gardeners
The investigation concerns seeds sold for sprouting, not only ready-to-eat sprouts. People who bought affected packets may grow sprouts at home, so identifying the lot and its distribution matters beyond the grocery products already sampled. The FDA says the implicated seeds were sold to consumers by EAK Distribution and Eden Brothers and distributed in Idaho, Montana and Washington, with possible further distribution.
The recalls show how a contamination source can reach consumers through multiple sellers and products. The FDA is working with the supply chain to determine which other companies may have received seed from the supplier. Until that tracing is complete, the known seller and state information may not describe the full reach of the lot.
The reported 32 cases are confirmed infections, not necessarily the full number of people who became ill. The source report notes that some people do not seek medical care and others are not tested. It cites a CDC estimate that for every identified Salmonella case, 29 cases may go undetected; that is a general estimate, not a measured count for this outbreak.
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Testing Traced the Seed Lot
The outbreak investigation links illnesses to sprouts and microgreens, and laboratory findings provide evidence connecting the outbreak strain to both sprouts and seed. Washington officials found the matching strain in samples of Evergreen Fresh Sprouts broccoli sprouts. Separately, the FDA reported that a sample of seeds from the supplier tested positive and matched the illness strain through whole-genome sequencing.
The FDA has not publicly named that supplier. Its update described the seeds as coming from a contaminated seed lot and said the supplier had recalled it and contacted customers. EAK Distribution and Eden Brothers then announced recalls of products connected to lot W4105. The FDA is continuing to trace where the seeds went.
This is separate from another outbreak involving E. coli and Salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts, according to the source report. The two investigations should not be conflated: the current 32-case report concerns Salmonella Bovismorbificans and broccoli sprouts or microgreens grown from the implicated broccoli seed lot.
“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.”
— U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as quoted in its outbreak update
Supplier Identity Still Withheld
The FDA has not identified the seed supplier publicly, and the agency has not yet said how many additional companies or locations may have received seeds from the implicated lot. Its investigation into the supply chain is ongoing, so the products named in the recalls may not represent every affected item.
The reported case count may also rise. The 32 cases are confirmed as of Oct. 7, while the latest reported symptom onset was Sept. 3; that gap does not establish that the outbreak is over. The source report says some infections may go unrecognized or untested, but it does not provide an estimate of the actual total for this outbreak. No deaths had been reported in the update.
FDA Continues Distribution Tracing
The FDA says it is working with the supply chain to determine which other companies received seeds from the unnamed supplier. Further recalls or public notices could follow if investigators identify additional products or sellers. The agency’s latest reported outbreak figures are dated Oct. 7, so later case counts and investigation findings were not available in the source material.
Consumers can compare broccoli seed packets with the products and lot numbers in the EAK Distribution and Eden Brothers recalls. The source material does not provide instructions for returns, refunds or disposal, so buyers should consult the companies’ recall notices or relevant food-safety authorities for product-specific guidance. The outbreak report does not establish that every broccoli seed product or every sprout product is affected.
Key Questions
How many people are confirmed sick?
The FDA’s Oct. 7 update reported 32 confirmed cases of Salmonella Bovismorbificans in six states. Three patients had been hospitalized, and no deaths were reported.
Which foods and seeds are linked to the outbreak?
The outbreak is linked to broccoli sprouts and microgreens grown from a contaminated seed lot. Recalls named Home Grown brand green sprouting broccoli seeds and Eden Brothers calabrese broccoli seeds, including Eden Brothers lots 1022067 and 1022068, associated with supplier lot W4105.
Where were the cases reported?
Patients were reported in Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington. The FDA said implicated seeds were distributed in Idaho, Montana and Washington and may have been distributed further.
Has the seed supplier been identified publicly?
No. The FDA has not named the supplier. It said a seed sample from the supplier tested positive and matched the outbreak strain, and that the supplier recalled the lot and contacted customers.
Is the outbreak over?
The available update does not say the outbreak is over. The latest reported symptom onset was Sept. 3, and the FDA was still tracing seed distribution as of its Oct. 7 update. The case count may change as investigations continue.
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