Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Broccoli Recall 2026

A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated broccoli sprouts has triggered a recall of 215 cases of the product, after health officials tied the illnesses to a single Idaho grower. Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC, based in Moyie Springs, Idaho, announced on September 10, 2026 that it is pulling the sprouts from the market after a sample tested positive for Salmonella and the company was notified of its connection to an ongoing outbreak investigation.

According to the company, the strain involved is Salmonella Bovismorbificans, and as of September 9, 2026, 22 illnesses had been linked to the outbreak. Salmonella infections can be especially dangerous for young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems, making the recall a priority for anyone who may have this product on hand.

Which Items Are Involved?

The recall covers 215 cases of Broccoli Sprouts, packaged six 4-ounce bags to a case. The product was sold in clear plastic zip-lock bags bearing UPC code 8 38796 00105 1. Affected bags carry one of five Use By dates: 09/07/26, 09/09/26, 09/11/26, 09/14/26, or 09/16/26. No separate brand name is listed on the packaging beyond the Evergreen Fresh Sprouts label.

Consumers should check any broccoli sprouts purchased in recent weeks against these dates before use, since the packaging does not carry a distinct product line name that would make identification easier at a glance.

What Triggered the Recall

Two separate developments led to the recall. First, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts was notified that its product had been linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak, with case counts reaching 22 as of early September. Second, and independently, a bag bearing the September 16 Use By date tested positive for Salmonella when examined by a third-party laboratory.

In response, the company says it halted all production and distribution of broccoli sprouts on September 4, 2026, and is now conducting a root cause investigation to determine how the contamination occurred. Salmonella exposure typically causes fever, diarrhea that may be bloody, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain in healthy individuals. In rarer cases, the bacteria can enter the bloodstream and cause more serious complications, including infected aneurysms, endocarditis and arthritis.

Where Were These Products Sold?

The recalled broccoli sprouts were delivered to three distributors in Washington state between August 24 and September 2, 2026. From there, the product may have been further distributed to retail stores, reaching consumers in Idaho, Montana and Washington. Because the sprouts moved through multiple points in the supply chain, the company has not identified every retail location where the product may have ended up.

What Consumers Need to Do Now

Anyone who purchased Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Broccoli Sprouts matching the affected UPC code and Use By dates is urged to discard the product immediately rather than consume it, even if it appears normal. Sprouts contaminated with Salmonella typically show no visible signs of spoilage, so appearance and smell are not reliable indicators of safety.

Consumers with symptoms consistent with Salmonella infection after eating the recalled sprouts should consult a healthcare provider. Anyone with questions about the recall can contact Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC directly at 1-208-267-4258, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. GMT.

From the Agency

The FDA notes that when a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the agency posts the company’s own announcement as a public service, and does not endorse the product or the company involved. The agency confirms this recall is being carried out with its knowledge as the root cause investigation continues.

The case remains under investigation, and health officials may provide updates as more information about the outbreak’s source and scope becomes available.