Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts’ Broccoli Sprouts

A multistate outbreak of *Salmonella* Bovismorbificans infections has been traced to broccoli sprouts grown by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC in Moyie Springs, Idaho. Federal and state health agencies confirmed 22 illnesses across Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Washington, with two hospitalizations and no deaths. The company issued a voluntary recall on September 4, 2026.

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Evergreen Fresh Sprouts was previously linked to a 2011 Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak involving alfalfa and spicy sprouts and a 2014 *E. coli* O121 outbreak tied to raw clover sprouts. FDA inspections since 2010 have been classified as “Voluntary Action Indicated,” leaving corrective steps to the firm.

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• July 7, 2026 – First illness onset.

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Broccoli Sprouts: What the FDA and State Health Agencies Have Reported So Far

• August 18, 2026 – Washington health officials note 13 cases.

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Broccoli Sprouts: What the FDA and State Health Agencies Have Reported So Far

• September 2, 2026 – Washington announces the investigation.

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Broccoli Sprouts: What the FDA and State Health Agencies Have Reported So Far

• September 4, 2026 – Recall initiated after Montana tests positive for *Salmonella*.

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Broccoli Sprouts: What the FDA and State Health Agencies Have Reported So Far

• September 9, 2026 – FDA and CDC issue a joint advisory confirming 22 infections.

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Broccoli Sprouts: What the FDA and State Health Agencies Have Reported So Far

• Illnesses: 22 confirmed cases.

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Broccoli Sprouts: What the FDA and State Health Agencies Have Reported So Far

• Hospitalizations: 2.

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Broccoli Sprouts: What the FDA and State Health Agencies Have Reported So Far

• Deaths: 0.

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Broccoli Sprouts: What the FDA and State Health Agencies Have Reported So Far

• Interviewed patients: 19; 100 % ate sprouts, 89 % (17) ate broccoli sprouts.

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Broccoli Sprouts: What the FDA and State Health Agencies Have Reported So Far

• Distribution: Grocery stores, restaurants, food-service customers, and co-ops in Idaho, Montana, and Washington; possible wider reach.

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Broccoli Sprouts: What the FDA and State Health Agencies Have Reported So Far

• Product: 4-ounce packages in plastic bags or clamshells with expiration dates Sept 7, 9, 11, 14, 16.

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Broccoli Sprouts: What the FDA and State Health Agencies Have Reported So Far

• CDC issued a food-safety alert urging consumers not to eat, serve, or sell the recalled sprouts and to seek medical care for symptoms.

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• FDA advised disposal or return of the product, thorough cleaning of any contacted surfaces, and reporting of adverse events.

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• Washington State Department of Health clarified the outbreak was unrelated to a concurrent alfalfa-sprout outbreak.

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• Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services confirmed the positive lab result that triggered the recall and coordinated removal from shelves.

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• Evergreen Fresh Sprouts could not be reached for comment.

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Broccoli Sprouts: What the FDA and State Health Agencies Have Reported So Far

The outbreak highlights the susceptibility of sprout products to bacterial contamination; *Salmonella* does not change the appearance, smell, or taste of sprouts, making vigilance essential. Vulnerable groups—infants, older adults, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals—face higher risk of severe illness.

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FoodSafetyNews reported 55 illnesses, while CDC and FDA cite 22 confirmed cases, reflecting differing source data. Cases in Utah suggest the product may have traveled farther than documented, a point agencies cannot yet verify.

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Broccoli Sprouts: What the FDA and State Health Agencies Have Reported So Far

Federal and state investigators will continue testing sprout samples and monitoring for new illnesses. The FDA will update its advisory as information becomes available. Consumers with the recalled product should discard it or return it to the point of purchase and sanitize any kitchenware that contacted the sprouts.

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