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EAK Distribution recalled its 8-ounce Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, after the FDA detected Salmonella in a sample of broccoli seed linked to the product’s supplier. The seeds were sold on Amazon nationwide from Aug. 20 through Sept. 18, 2026; no illnesses associated with the product have been reported.
EAK Distribution of Casper, Wyoming, is recalling its Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, sold in 8-ounce packages, because the seeds may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was sold through Amazon to consumers nationwide from Aug. 20 to Sept. 18, 2026; the company says no illnesses linked to its product have been reported.
The recalled seeds come in a cream-colored pouch bearing UPC 850056627443. The production lot code AUG172026 is embossed on the top seal. Consumers can use those details to identify whether they have the product covered by the recall.
EAK Distribution said its seed supplier notified it on Sept. 16 of a possible issue with original broccoli seed lot W4105, which the company had purchased. The supplier recalled that bulk lot, and EAK said it halted all sales the following day. On Sept. 28, the supplier told EAK that Salmonella had been detected in a broccoli seed sample collected and analyzed by the FDA.
The company said it has ceased production and distribution of the affected product. The supplier’s notification linked the seeds to a sprout grower whose finished product was part of an FDA investigation involving a multistate foodborne illness outbreak. The supplied report does not say that EAK’s retail seeds were themselves sold as finished sprouts or that anyone became ill from this recalled product.
Identifying the Recalled Seed Packs
The recall matters to people who bought the seeds because contamination may not be detectable by sight, smell or taste, according to the food safety information in the report. A package that appears normal may still present a risk. The UPC and lot code provide specific identifiers for checking a pouch against the recall notice.
Salmonella infection can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever, with symptoms typically beginning 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. The report says healthy adults generally recover in four to seven days, but severe diarrhea can require hospitalization. Infants, children, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of severe illness.
People who ate the recalled product and develop symptoms should seek medical care and tell their clinician about the possible Salmonella exposure. The report notes that special tests are needed to diagnose salmonellosis and that symptoms may resemble other illnesses. It also says some infected people do not develop symptoms but may still spread the infection to others.
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Supplier Notice Led to Recall
The reported sequence began with the supplier’s notice to EAK on Sept. 16 that original seed lot W4105 could be affected. EAK halted sales on Sept. 17. The supplier later informed the company, on Sept. 28, that the FDA had detected Salmonella in a tested broccoli seed sample. Food Safety News reported the recall on Oct. 5, 2026.
The supplier said the seed had been identified as used by a sprout grower whose finished product was included in an FDA investigation of a multistate foodborne illness outbreak. That is the connection described in the source report; it does not establish that the recalled Home Grown packages caused illnesses or were the outbreak’s finished product.
“There have been no reported illnesses from our product to date.”
— EAK Distribution, as quoted in the Food Safety News report
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Outbreak Link Remains Unspecified
The report does not identify the outbreak under FDA investigation, state how many illnesses it involves, or provide details about its locations or timeline. It also does not establish whether the recalled retail packages were tested, how many packages were distributed, or how many remain with consumers.
No illnesses from EAK’s product had been reported according to the company at the time of the report. That statement does not resolve whether the affected seed lot contributed to illnesses associated with the sprout grower’s finished product. The source material does not provide further FDA findings or a final determination about the outbreak connection.
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Consumers Should Check Package Codes
Consumers who purchased Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, on Amazon should check the package for UPC 850056627443 and lot code AUG172026. The report states that sales were halted and production and distribution of the affected product had ceased. It does not provide instructions for refunds, disposal or contacting the company, so purchasers should consult the recall notice or the seller for current handling guidance.
People who consumed the seeds and develop symptoms should contact a health care provider and mention the possible exposure. Further information about the FDA investigation, the outbreak and any additional recall actions was not included in the report.
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Key Questions
Which broccoli seeds are included in the recall?
The recall covers Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom in 8-ounce packages, with UPC 850056627443 and lot code AUG172026.
Where and when were the seeds sold?
The product was sold on Amazon.com nationwide from Aug. 20 through Sept. 18, 2026, according to the report.
Have illnesses been reported from this product?
EAK Distribution said no illnesses from its product had been reported at the time of the recall report. The report separately links the seed supplier’s lot to an FDA investigation involving a sprout grower, but does not provide outbreak details or establish a connection to illnesses from EAK’s retail packages.
What should someone do if they ate the recalled seeds and feel sick?
Anyone who ate the recalled product and develops symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps or fever should seek medical care and tell the clinician about the possible Salmonella exposure. The report says symptoms commonly begin 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food.
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