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Gardeners Basics is recalling one-pound bags of Waltham 29 broccoli sprouting seeds after they were linked to a multistate Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak. At least 32 people in six states have been reported sick, including three who were hospitalized; FDA has not identified the seed supplier whose seed sample matched the outbreak strain.
Gardeners Basics of Spanish Fork, Utah, has recalled one-pound bags of Waltham 29 broccoli sprouting seeds linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans, according to a report by Food Safety News. At least 32 people in six states have been reported ill, three of them hospitalized, while the FDA has not publicly named the seed supplier whose seeds tested positive for the outbreak strain.
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, UPC 848137042889, and the marking “Packed for 2027.” The seeds were distributed nationwide and sold through Amazon, the Gardeners Basics website, TikTok Shop, Walmart, eBay and Etsy. Consumers should check the product name and UPC against the recall information before using any package.
The reported outbreak count is 32 illnesses across Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington, with three hospitalizations and no deaths. The last reported symptom onset was Sept. 3. The report says FDA collected and tested a seed sample from the supplier identified during its investigation. The sample was positive for Salmonella, and whole genome sequencing found the same strain as the one linked to the illnesses.
Food Safety News reported that the supplier recalled the implicated seed lot and contacted its customers, but the FDA has not disclosed the supplier’s identity publicly. Other companies have recalled products made with the lot, identified as W4105: EAK Distribution recalled Home Grown green sprouting broccoli seeds on Oct. 2, and Eden Brothers recalled calabrese broccoli seeds on Oct. 7. Eden Brothers’ affected lots were 1022067 and 1022068, as well as supplier lot W4105.
More Products Trace Back to W4105
The Gardeners Basics recall adds another consumer-facing product to a chain of recalls connected to the same implicated seed lot. Because the seeds were sold nationwide through several online retailers, shoppers may have bought them from different storefronts and may not recognize that products under different brands are connected. Checking the package details and retailer recall notices can help identify affected seeds.
The investigation also involves multiple kinds of sprout products. FDA is investigating Evergreen Fresh Sprouts of Moyie Springs, Idaho, after Washington investigators found its alfalfa sprouts—not seeds—contaminated with the same Salmonella strain. Separately, Evergreen initiated a recall of broccoli sprouts on Sept. 4 after Montana state officials found Salmonella in a sample. State partners’ sequencing, reviewed by FDA, showed the sample matched the outbreak strain. These findings concern separate products and investigative leads; they do not mean every sprout product is affected.
Salmonella-contaminated food may look, smell and taste normal, according to the source report. The outbreak count is also not a full measure of how many people may have become ill. CDC says many infections are not captured in official counts because people may not seek medical care or may not receive the specific testing needed to identify Salmonella.
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How the Seed Recall Expanded
The seed-related recalls have developed as investigators traced the outbreak through reports of sprout consumption and laboratory testing. An FDA update dated Sept. 24 said 26 of 27 interviewed patients reported eating sprouts or microgreens. That information describes the interviewed group at that point in the investigation; it does not establish that every illness came from the same product or source.
On Sept. 4, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts recalled broccoli sprouts after a sample collected and tested by Montana officials returned a positive Salmonella result. Later, the FDA’s investigation identified a seed supplier and found Salmonella in a sample of its seeds. According to the report, sequencing connected that sample to the outbreak strain. The supplier then recalled the implicated lot and contacted customers, prompting branded-product recalls, including those by EAK Distribution, Eden Brothers and now Gardeners Basics.
The sprouting-seed investigation is being handled separately from an E. coli and Salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts, the report says. The presence of different sprout-related investigations does not establish that they share a source or cause.
“Of the 27 patients interviewed at that time, 26 reported eating sprouts or microgreens.”
— FDA, as described in the outbreak update cited by Food Safety News
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Supplier Identity Still Withheld
The FDA has not publicly named the seed supplier, despite multiple branded-product recalls tied to its implicated lot. The report does not explain why the agency has withheld the name or say when it might release it. The supplier’s identity therefore remains a key unresolved detail for consumers trying to connect products and for retailers reviewing inventory.
The reported 32 illnesses are the confirmed count cited in the report, not a final estimate of the outbreak’s full size. It is also not clear whether additional products or customers will be identified, whether the case count will change, or how many illnesses are directly attributable to the recalled seed lot. Investigators have linked laboratory samples to the outbreak strain, but the available material does not provide a final account of all transmission pathways.
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Watch for Recall and Case Updates
Consumers who may have bought the Gardeners Basics package should compare the label, weight, UPC and “Packed for 2027” marking with the recall details and follow the recall instructions before using the seeds. People who have eaten sprouts and develop diarrhea, fever or abdominal cramps should contact a health care provider and mention the possible Salmonella exposure. Symptoms can begin 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food, and testing may be needed to diagnose salmonellosis.
Further updates may clarify the supplier’s identity, expand or narrow the list of affected products, and revise the illness count as public health agencies investigate. The source material does not give a date for the next FDA or CDC update. Until then, the supplier name, the full reach of the recalled lot and the final number of illnesses remain unresolved.
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Key Questions
Which Gardeners Basics seeds were recalled?
The recall covers one-pound bags of Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds, in white-and-green resealable pouches. The UPC is 848137042889, and the package is marked “Packed for 2027.”
Where were the recalled seeds sold?
The product was distributed nationwide and sold through Amazon, gardenersbasics.com, TikTok Shop, Walmart, eBay and Etsy, according to Food Safety News.
How many people have become ill?
The report lists at least 32 people in six states as sick, with three hospitalizations and no deaths. The last reported symptom onset was Sept. 3. The count may change as the investigation continues.
Has the FDA named the seed supplier?
No. The report says FDA has not publicly identified the supplier, even though its seed lot was recalled and several companies have recalled products connected to it.
What should someone do if they feel sick after eating sprouts?
Contact a health care provider and mention the possible Salmonella exposure. Symptoms can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever, often beginning 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Medical testing may be needed to identify the infection.
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