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Gardeners Basics is recalling one-pound bags of broccoli sprouting seeds after they were linked to a multistate Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak. At least 32 people in six states have been reported sick, with three hospitalizations and no deaths; the FDA has not publicly identified the seed supplier whose lot tested positive.
Gardeners Basics of Spanish Fork, Utah, is recalling one-pound bags of Waltham 29 broccoli sprouting seeds linked to a multistate Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak, according to a report by Food Safety News. At least 32 people in six states have been reported infected, including three who were hospitalized; no deaths have been reported. The Food and Drug Administration has not publicly named the seed supplier whose implicated lot has been recalled.
The recalled product is labeled Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds. It comes in a white-and-green resealable pouch marked “Packed for 2027,” weighs one pound and has UPC 848137042889. The seeds were distributed nationwide and sold through Amazon, the Gardeners Basics website, TikTok Shop, Walmart, eBay and Etsy, the report said.
The outbreak count stands at 32 illnesses across Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Three people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. The last reported patient began experiencing symptoms on Sept. 3. These figures describe confirmed cases; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the actual number of infections in an outbreak can be higher because not everyone seeks medical care or receives testing for Salmonella.
Food Safety News reported that FDA investigators collected a seed sample from the supplier identified in the investigation. The sample tested positive for Salmonella, and whole genome sequencing found a match to the strain associated with the illnesses. The supplier recalled the implicated lot and contacted its customers, but the FDA has not released the supplier’s name publicly. The report also says the outbreak investigation is separate from an E. coli and Salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts.
Why the Supplier Identity Matters
The recall adds another product to a growing list of sprouting seeds connected to the same investigation. Consumers may have purchased the bags from several online sellers, and a product distributed nationwide can be difficult to trace through a single retailer. The brand, package size, UPC and online sales channels give shoppers practical details for checking whether they have the recalled seeds.
The unresolved supplier identity makes it harder for consumers to connect different brands and product labels to the same seed lot. According to the report, several companies have recalled seeds after the supplier notified customers about lot W4105. Publicly identifying the supplier could help clarify which products and brands may be affected, though the FDA has not explained why it has not done so.
Sprouting seeds are intended to be grown and eaten as sprouts or microgreens, so a contaminated seed can be distributed in products sold under different brands. The FDA’s positive sample and sequencing match provide a link between the supplier’s seed and the outbreak strain, as described in the report. They do not, by themselves, establish that every sprout product or every seed lot from the supplier is contaminated.
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Earlier Recalls and Sprout Findings
The Gardeners Basics recall follows two other seed recalls described by Food Safety News. On Oct. 2, EAK Distribution of Casper, Wyoming, recalled Home Grown green sprouting broccoli seeds after receiving notice that supplier lot W4105 was implicated. On Oct. 7, Eden Brothers of Arden, North Carolina, recalled calabrese broccoli seeds in packets and in one-ounce and one-pound sizes. The reported Eden Brothers lots were 1022067 and 1022068, as well as supplier lot W4105.
The investigation has also involved finished sprouts, which are distinct from seeds. Evergreen Fresh Sprouts of Moyie Springs, Idaho, was under FDA investigation after Washington officials found its alfalfa sprouts contaminated with the outbreak strain, the report said. Separately, Evergreen initiated a recall of broccoli sprouts on Sept. 4 after Montana officials found Salmonella in a sample. State partners’ sequencing, reviewed by the FDA, found that sample matched the outbreak strain.
An FDA outbreak update dated Sept. 24 said 26 of 27 interviewed patients reported eating sprouts or microgreens. That finding is based on interviews, not a determination that every illness came from one specific product. The report says the sprouts investigation described there is being handled separately from another outbreak involving alfalfa sprouts.
“The seed sample tested positive, and whole genome sequencing showed that it matched the Salmonella Bovismorbificans strain associated with the outbreak.”
— Food and Drug Administration, as described in the report
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What the Investigation Has Not Resolved
The FDA has not publicly identified the supplier, despite the reported positive seed test and recalls by multiple companies. The agency’s reason for withholding the name is not provided in the source material. It is also unclear whether additional brands, products or seed lots will be recalled, and whether the current case count will change as health agencies receive and investigate reports.
The available information does not establish how many illnesses are tied specifically to the Gardeners Basics bags, or whether those bags were the source for any individual patient. Nor does a match between samples establish that every product made with the supplier’s seeds was contaminated. The last reported symptom onset was Sept. 3, but the investigation remains ongoing.
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Recall Checks and Investigation Updates
Consumers who have the recalled Gardeners Basics product should check the UPC 848137042889, one-pound package size and “Packed for 2027” marking against recall notices, and follow the company’s and regulators’ instructions for handling the product. The supplied report does not state what refund or disposal procedure Gardeners Basics is offering. Consumers can also watch for additional notices naming products tied to supplier lot W4105.
Health agencies are expected to continue investigating reported illnesses, reviewing exposure histories and comparing laboratory samples. The FDA may issue further information about the supplier or additional affected products, but the source material gives no date for a next update. People who develop diarrhea, abdominal cramps or fever after eating sprouts should contact a health professional and mention the possible food exposure; symptoms commonly begin 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food, according to the report.
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Key Questions
Which Gardeners Basics seeds are being recalled?
The recall covers one-pound bags of Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds, in white-and-green resealable pouches marked “Packed for 2027.” The UPC is 848137042889.
How many people have been sick?
At least 32 people in six states have been reported infected with Salmonella Bovismorbificans. Three were hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. The official count may not include every infection.
Has the FDA named the seed supplier?
No. Food Safety News reported that the FDA has not publicly identified the supplier, although a supplier seed sample reportedly tested positive for the outbreak strain and the supplier recalled the implicated lot.
Where were the recalled seeds sold?
The seeds were distributed nationwide and sold through Amazon, the Gardeners Basics website, TikTok Shop, Walmart, eBay and Etsy, according to the report.
What are common Salmonella symptoms?
Symptoms can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever, often beginning 12 to 72 hours after exposure. People who become ill after eating sprouts should contact a health professional and mention the possible Salmonella exposure.
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