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Broccoli Sprouts Recall: Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts

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This is for anyone who has bought fresh sprouts recently in Washington, Idaho, or Montana, or who tops salads and sandwiches with them regularly. Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC recalled broccoli sprouts over possible Salmonella contamination tied to an active outbreak.

As of September 9, 2026, there were 22 confirmed cases and 2 hospitalizations across Washington, Montana, Idaho, and Utah. If you have a bag of broccoli sprouts sitting in your fridge, check the UPC before your next salad.

What Happened

Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC, based in Moyie Springs, Idaho, recalled broccoli sprouts on September 10, 2026, after they were linked to a multistate Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak. The company stopped production and distribution on September 4.

Three distributors in Washington received the product between August 24 and September 2. Retail distribution is possible in Idaho, Montana, and Washington.

Which Product Is Recalled

  • Product: Broccoli Sprouts, 4 oz bags
  • UPC: 8 38796 00105 1
  • Use By dates: 9/07/26, 9/09/26, 9/11/26, 9/14/26, 9/16/26
  • 215 cases affected, 6 bags per case

The FDA notice does not list a prominent consumer brand name, which is common with sprouts sold in bulk through delis and produce departments. Checking the UPC on the bag matters more here than checking a brand name.

A hand checking the barcode on a bag of fresh sprouts with a magnifying glass
Check the UPC code, 8 38796 00105 1, and the use by date on any broccoli sprouts you have.

Why Sprouts Keep Showing Up in Recalls

Sprouts grow in warm, humid conditions that are also ideal for bacteria to multiply. Unlike most vegetables, they are eaten raw with no cooking step to kill off contamination, which is exactly why sprouts show up in Salmonella and E. coli outbreaks more often than most produce.

What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella

Salmonella symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after eating contaminated food and include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Most people recover in 4 to 7 days without treatment, but the infection can be severe enough to require hospitalization, which has already happened in 2 of the 22 confirmed cases.

Young children, adults 65 and older, and anyone with a weakened immune system face the highest risk of severe illness.

What To Do Right Now

Check any broccoli sprouts in your fridge against the UPC and use by dates above. If they match, throw them out. Do not rely on how the sprouts look or smell, contaminated sprouts usually look completely normal.

Wash any surfaces, containers, or utensils the sprouts touched with hot soapy water. If you have questions about a specific bag, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts can be reached at 1-208-267-4258, Monday through Friday, 7am to 2pm.

A hand dropping a bag of sprouts into a kitchen trash can
If your sprouts match the recalled UPC or use by dates, throw them out rather than risk it.

When To Call a Doctor

Call your doctor if you develop diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps after eating broccoli sprouts recently, especially if you live in Washington, Idaho, Montana, or Utah. Seek care right away if symptoms are severe or you see blood in your stool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this outbreak still growing? Yes. 22 cases were confirmed as of September 9, and that number can rise as the investigation continues.

What if I do not live in Washington, Idaho, Montana, or Utah? Reported retail distribution is centered in those states, but checking your UPC is still the safest move if you have any broccoli sprouts on hand.

Is this connected to other recent Salmonella recalls? No, this is a separate outbreak from the produce recalls we have covered recently, though the symptoms and precautions are similar.

Bottom Line

If you have broccoli sprouts in your fridge, check the UPC and use by date today. If they match this recall, throw them out rather than risk it, especially if anyone in your household is young, older, pregnant, or immunocompromised.

For other recent produce recalls tied to Salmonella, see our coverage of the Costco Jalapeño Recall and the Walmart Mango Recall. If you want a sprout-free way to keep your salads interesting this week, try our Healthy Cobb Salad.

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