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Gardeners Basics recalled one-pound bags of Waltham 29 broccoli sprouting seeds after its supplier reported that Salmonella was detected in a sample of a related bulk seed lot. The seeds were sold online nationwide; consumers should stop using affected bags and discard the seeds and any sprouts grown from them.
Gardeners Basics is recalling one-pound bags of Waltham 29 broccoli sprouting seeds because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, the company said in a recall notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on October 8. The seeds were sold online and shipped to consumers nationwide; buyers should stop using them and discard the seeds and any sprouts grown from them.
The recalled product is labeled Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds. It comes in a white-and-green resealable pouch with a net weight of one pound (454 grams), UPC 848137042889, and the marking “Packed for 2027.” The company said the product was sold through Amazon, GardenersBasics.com, TikTok Shop, Walmart, eBay and Etsy. Sales have stopped.
According to the company’s announcement, Gardeners Basics was notified by its seed supplier on September 26 that bulk broccoli seed lot W4105 had been recalled. Salmonella was detected in a broccoli seed sample collected and analyzed by the FDA. The company also said the seeds were identified as having been used by a sprout grower whose finished product was part of an FDA investigation into a multistate foodborne illness outbreak. That information is the stated basis for this recall; the notice does not establish that the recalled retail bags caused illnesses.
Gardeners Basics said it had received no reports of illness related to this product as of October 6. Consumers should not eat the seeds or sprouts made from them. The company instructs customers to seal the seeds and any sprouts in a bag and discard them; no return is required. Consumers may contact the company about recall assistance or a refund if their affected purchase has not already been refunded.
Risk for Seed and Sprout Buyers
The recall concerns a food product that may be eaten as sprouts, so the company’s warning applies both to the seeds themselves and any sprouts grown from them. Gardeners Basics says the product reached customers across the United States through online marketplaces and direct online sales, making the package details useful for buyers who may have ordered it from different retailers.
Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, according to the company’s notice. It warns that infections can be serious, and sometimes fatal, for young children, older or frail people, and people with weakened immune systems. The FDA-hosted notice says severe complications are rare but can include infections in the bloodstream. The recall is a precaution against exposure; it does not mean every bag is contaminated or confirm that anyone became ill from this product.
For consumers, the immediate practical step is to check the brand, product name, package size, UPC and “Packed for 2027” marking. Anyone with a matching bag should follow the discard instructions rather than trying to wash, cook or otherwise use the seeds or sprouts.
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How the Seed Lot Was Flagged
The FDA page identifies the notice as a company announcement posted as a public service. It says the FDA does not endorse the product or the company. The recall notice links Gardeners Basics’ action to a notification from its supplier about bulk lot W4105 and to the FDA’s detection of Salmonella in a collected seed sample.
The announcement also connects the seed supply to a sprout grower whose finished product was included in an FDA multistate foodborne illness investigation. It does not provide further details about that investigation, name the grower, or say that the Gardeners Basics retail product was distributed by that grower. The stated distribution for the recalled bags was direct-to-consumer online sales through several platforms across the United States.
“Consumers should stop using the recalled seeds and they should not eat the seeds or any sprouts grown from them.”
— Gardeners Basics, in its October 8 recall announcement
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What the Recall Notice Does Not Establish
The notice does not say how many bags were distributed, how many consumers may have purchased them, or whether any of the recalled retail bags tested positive for Salmonella. It reports that the FDA detected the organism in a sample from bulk seed lot W4105, which the supplier recalled, but does not provide test results for individual consumer packages.
It also remains unclear from the announcement whether the multistate outbreak investigation has identified illnesses linked to this specific product. Gardeners Basics reported no related illness reports to the company as of October 6; that is a company-reported status at a stated cutoff, not confirmation that no illnesses occurred or were reported elsewhere. The notice does not identify the sprout grower or provide further findings from the FDA investigation.
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Steps for Affected Customers
Consumers should stop using any bag matching the recall description and seal and discard the seeds and any sprouts grown from them. The company says customers do not need to return the product. People who are uncertain whether their bag is affected should stop using it and contact Gardeners Basics with their order number and purchase location.
For recall assistance or to ask about a refund, Gardeners Basics lists info@gardenersbasics.com and the phone number 801-769-6181 for texts or voicemail, available any time, seven days a week. The company says live calls are not answered. The FDA notice does not provide a deadline for contacting the company or say when additional information about the seed lot or the associated investigation will be released.
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Key Questions
Which broccoli seed bags are included in the recall?
The recall covers Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds in a white-and-green resealable one-pound (454-gram) pouch, UPC 848137042889, marked “Packed for 2027.”
Where were the recalled seeds sold?
Gardeners Basics says the product was sold online through Amazon, GardenersBasics.com, TikTok Shop, Walmart, eBay and Etsy, with shipments to consumers nationwide in the United States.
What should I do if I have a recalled bag?
Stop using the seeds. Do not eat them or sprouts grown from them. Seal the seeds and any sprouts in a bag and discard them; the company says a return is not required.
Have illnesses been reported from this product?
Gardeners Basics said it had received no reports of illness related to the product as of October 6, 2026. The notice does not establish whether any illnesses were reported to other authorities or whether the retail bags caused infections.
How can I contact Gardeners Basics about a refund?
Email info@gardenersbasics.com, or text or leave a voicemail at 801-769-6181. The company asks customers to provide their order number and where they purchased the product. It says live calls are not answered.
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