FDA, CDC Investigate Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Broccoli Sprouts — 22 Illnesses Reported

If you’ve been trying to eat healthier this year, a recent recall and outbreak investigation involving broccoli sprouts may be concerning. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on September 9 that they are investigating a cluster of Salmonella Bovismorbificans infections potentially linked to broccoli sprouts grown by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC in Moyie Springs, Idaho.

The recalled sprouts were sold to grocery stores, restaurants and food-service customers in Idaho, Montana and Washington; the FDA cautions the product may have been distributed to additional states. Affected packages include plastic bags or clamshell containers with expiration dates of 9/7, 9/9, 9/11, 9/14, and 9/16.

What Officials Found

Public health authorities have identified 22 illnesses across Idaho, Montana, Washington and Utah, including two hospitalizations. Reported illness onset dates range from July 7, 2026, to August 26, 2026. Of the 19 people interviewed about their exposures, 100% reported eating sprouts and 89% specifically reported eating broccoli sprouts. A broccoli sprout sample tested by Montana state officials returned a positive Salmonella result that matched the outbreak strain, and traceback led investigators to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC as the common grower.

Symptoms And Risk

Salmonella infection typically appears within 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food. Common symptoms — which usually last four to seven days — include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. Young children, older adults, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness and may require medical care.

How To Protect Yourself

If you purchased or received broccoli sprouts with the expiration dates listed above, do not eat them. The FDA recommends:

• Discard the recalled product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
• Thoroughly clean and sanitize any surfaces, containers or utensils that contacted the sprouts to prevent cross-contamination.
• Contact your health care provider promptly if you develop symptoms consistent with Salmonella infection after consuming sprouts.
• Report complaints or adverse events (including illness or serious allergic reactions) to the FDA’s Industry and Consumer Assistance portal.

Officials emphasize this outbreak is separate from the recent investigation into Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella tied to alfalfa sprouts, which federal and state partners continue to probe. The FDA says the investigation into the broccoli sprout-linked illnesses is ongoing and will be updated as new information becomes available.

Stay informed: Follow FDA and CDC advisories for updates and reviews of safe food-handling guidance to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.