Broccoli Sprouts Recalled Amid Multistate Salmonella Outbreak Affecting 22 People

Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC has announced a recall of over 200 cases of broccoli sprouts due to potential salmonella contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The company is recalling 215 cases of broccoli sprouts, with each case containing six four-ounce bags, due to the risk of salmonella contamination.

Salmonella is a foodborne illness that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and those who have weakened immune systems.

Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC is recalling 215 cases of broccoli sprouts. (Getty Images)

The recalled broccoli sprouts were delivered to three distributors in the state of Washington between August 24 and September 2, and may have been distributed and sold in retail stores to consumers in Idaho, Montana, and Washington.

The broccoli sprouts were packaged in clear plastic four-ounce zip-lock bags, bearing UPC code 8 38796 00105 1, with use-by dates of September 7, 9, 11, 14, and 16, 2026.

Consumers who purchased the affected broccoli sprouts are urged to immediately discard the product. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges businesses not to sell or serve the recalled sprouts and to thoroughly wash and sanitize any items or surfaces that may have come into contact with them.

Consumers who purchased the affected broccoli sprouts are urged to immediately discard the product. (Getty Images)

The CDC has recorded a total of 22 cases of salmonella in Idaho, Washington, Montana, and Utah.

Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC stated that it was notified the broccoli sprouts have been linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak, which included 22 cases as of September 9.

The company initiated the recall after broccoli sprouts with a use-by date of September 16, 2026, tested positive for salmonella in an analysis conducted by a third-party laboratory. Evergreen stopped producing and distributing broccoli sprouts on September 4 and is currently undertaking a root cause investigation.

Symptoms of salmonella typically include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Some individuals—particularly young children, adults aged 65 and older, and those with weakened immune systems—may experience more severe illnesses requiring medical treatment or hospitalization, according to the CDC.

Evergreen initiated the recall when broccoli sprouts with a use by date of 9/16/26 tested positive for salmonella in an analysis conducted by a third-party lab. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Individuals who may have been exposed to salmonella should contact a healthcare provider if they experience any of the following symptoms:

• Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit;
• Diarrhea lasting more than two days that is not improving;
• Bloody diarrhea;
• Excessive vomiting that prevents keeping liquids down;
• Signs of dehydration, such as infrequent urination, dry mouth and throat, or feeling dizzy when standing up.

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