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Broccoli Sprouts Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
10 Sep
Summary
- 22 salmonella infections reported across four states, with two hospitalizations.
- Evergreen Fresh Sprouts in Idaho identified as the common grower of recalled sprouts.
- Consumers warned not to eat or sell broccoli sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating a multistate outbreak of salmonella infections associated with broccoli sprouts. As of September 9, 2026, 22 cases have been reported across four states, resulting in two hospitalizations. No deaths have been reported.
Health agencies identified Evergreen Fresh Sprouts in Moyie Springs, Idaho, as the common grower of the broccoli sprouts consumed by affected individuals. The company initiated a recall on September 4, 2026, after a sample tested positive for salmonella.
Consumers, restaurants, and retailers are strongly advised not to eat, serve, or sell the recalled broccoli sprouts. Salmonella is a bacterium that causes food poisoning, with symptoms including diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. This investigation is part of a series of foodborne illness alerts impacting produce.
