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Gardeners Basics recalled one-pound bags of broccoli sprouting seeds distributed nationwide after the seeds were linked to a Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak. At least 32 people in six states have been reported sick, with three hospitalizations and no deaths. The FDA says a supplier seed sample matched the outbreak strain, but has not publicly named that supplier.
Gardeners Basics of Spanish Fork, Utah, has recalled one-pound bags of broccoli sprouting seeds linked to a multistate Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak, adding another branded product to a series of sprouting seed recalls. At least 32 people in six states have been reported sick, and the FDA has not publicly named the seed supplier whose lot tested positive for the outbreak strain.
The recalled product is Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds, sold in white-and-green resealable one-pound pouches bearing UPC 848137042889 and the marking “Packed for 2027.” The company said the seeds were distributed across the United States and sold through Amazon, the Gardeners Basics website, TikTok Shop, Walmart, eBay and Etsy. Consumers should check the product details against the recall notice and not eat recalled seeds.
The outbreak has caused three hospitalizations; no deaths have been reported. The affected states are Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington. The last reported patient had symptoms begin on Sept. 3, according to the source report. The FDA’s Sept. 24 outbreak update said that 26 of 27 interviewed patients had reported eating sprouts or microgreens.
The FDA collected a seed sample from a supplier identified during the investigation. The sample tested positive for Salmonella, and whole genome sequencing showed the bacteria matched the strain associated with the illnesses. The source report says the supplier recalled the implicated lot and contacted customers, but the FDA has not released the supplier’s name. The report does not provide a date for the Gardeners Basics recall.
More Seed Brands Face Recalls
The recall matters because the implicated seeds were sold through multiple online retailers and distributed nationwide, putting the product within reach of consumers well beyond the six states where illnesses have been reported. Sprouting seeds are intended to be grown and eaten as sprouts, so a contaminated lot can reach people in homes as well as commercial settings.
The current outbreak count is not necessarily the full number of infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says outbreak totals can understate the number of people who become ill because some do not seek medical care or are not tested for Salmonella. The source report cites an estimate of 29 undetected cases for each confirmed Salmonella patient; that is a general estimate, not a measured count for this outbreak.
Salmonella can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever, often beginning 12 to 72 hours after exposure. Serious illness is more likely among infants, children, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems. Anyone who ate sprouts and becomes ill should contact a health care provider and mention the possible exposure; testing may be needed to identify the infection.
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The Gardeners Basics recall follows two other recalls tied to supplier lot W4105. On Oct. 2, EAK Distribution of Casper, Wyoming, recalled Home Grown green sprouting broccoli seeds after being notified by the supplier about the lot and its connection to the outbreak. On Oct. 7, Eden Brothers LLC of Arden, North Carolina, recalled calabrese broccoli seeds sold in packets and one-ounce and one-pound sizes; the listed Eden Brothers lots were 1022067 and 1022068, linked to supplier lot W4105.
The outbreak is being investigated separately from an E. coli and Salmonella outbreak associated with alfalfa sprouts, according to the source report. There is also a separate line of investigation involving Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC of Moyie Springs, Idaho. Washington investigators found its alfalfa sprouts—not seeds—contaminated with the same Salmonella strain. The company had earlier recalled broccoli sprouts after Montana officials found Salmonella in a sample collected and analyzed from that product; state sequencing results reviewed by the FDA matched the outbreak strain.
“The seed sample tested positive and whole genome sequencing analysis showed that it matched the same Salmonella Bovismorbificans strain that is making people sick in this outbreak.”
— Food Safety News report, citing the FDA investigation
Supplier Identity and Exposure Scope
The FDA has not publicly identified the seed supplier, despite several customer recalls connected to its implicated lot. The source report does not explain why the supplier’s name has not been released or say when it might become public. It is also unclear whether other retailers or brands received seeds from the same lot and whether additional recalls will follow.
The official count remains at least 32 reported illnesses, and the number may change as investigators gather information. The source material does not give a complete list of product lot codes for the Gardeners Basics recall beyond the product’s UPC and “Packed for 2027” marking. It also does not state how many recalled bags were sold or how many consumers may still have them.
Recall Checks and Investigation Updates
Consumers can check product packaging for the Gardeners Basics name, Waltham 29 variety, one-pound size, UPC 848137042889 and “Packed for 2027” marking, and follow the company’s and retailers’ recall instructions. Recalled seeds should not be eaten or used to grow sprouts. Anyone who has already eaten them and develops symptoms should seek medical advice and mention the possible Salmonella exposure.
Health and food-safety authorities are continuing to investigate the outbreak and trace distribution of the implicated seeds. Further updates could clarify the supplier’s identity, the number of people affected and whether other products are involved. The source material does not provide a timeline for those updates or say when the investigation will be complete.
Key Questions
Which Gardeners Basics seeds were 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 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 source report.
How many people have been reported sick?
At least 32 people in six states have been reported sick. Three were hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. Authorities say the official count may not capture every infection.
Has the FDA named the seed supplier?
No. The report says the supplier’s seed sample tested positive for the outbreak strain and that the supplier recalled the implicated lot and contacted customers, but the FDA has not publicly named the supplier.
What should someone do if they ate the seeds?
Do not eat or grow recalled seeds. Anyone who develops diarrhea, abdominal cramps or fever after eating sprouts should contact a health care provider and mention possible Salmonella exposure. Symptoms commonly begin 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food, according to the source material.
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