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Gardeners Basics recalled one-pound bags of Waltham 29 broccoli sprouting seeds distributed nationwide after they were linked to a Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak. At least 32 people in six states are reported sick, and the FDA says a seed sample from the supplier tested positive and matched the outbreak strain. The FDA has not publicly identified that supplier.
Gardeners Basics is recalling one-pound bags of its Waltham 29 broccoli sprouting seeds after the product was linked to a multistate Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak that has sickened at least 32 people in six states. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not publicly named the seed supplier, although the agency says a sample from that supplier tested positive for the outbreak strain.
The recalled product is labeled Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds, weighs one pound, and comes in a white-and-green resealable pouch. The UPC is 848137042889, and the package is marked “Packed for 2027.” According to the recall information reported by Food Safety News, the seeds were distributed nationwide and sold through Amazon, the Gardeners Basics website, TikTok Shop, Walmart, eBay and Etsy.
The outbreak has sickened at least 32 people in Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Three people were hospitalized; no deaths have been reported. The last reported patient began experiencing symptoms on Sept. 3. The recall is associated with this outbreak, which officials are investigating separately from another outbreak involving shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts.
The FDA says it collected and analyzed seeds from the supplier identified during the investigation. The sample tested positive, and whole genome sequencing found the bacteria matched the Salmonella Bovismorbificans strain associated with illnesses. The supplier recalled the implicated lot and contacted customers, but the agency has not disclosed the supplier’s identity. Gardeners Basics is the latest company to recall a product connected with the lot.
A Wider Recall Chain for Sprouting Seeds
The recall matters because the product was sold through several major online marketplaces and distributed across the country. People who bought the named bags may still have them in household storage, while the supplier’s identity remains unavailable to consumers trying to determine whether other seed products are involved. The product and UPC details provide a way to identify the specific recalled bags, but do not identify every item that may have originated from the implicated supplier lot.
Sprouting seeds can be eaten raw or lightly cooked, and contaminated seeds can carry bacteria into sprouts. The FDA’s positive seed sample and genetic match connect the supplier’s lot to the outbreak investigation; they do not, by themselves, establish that every product from the supplier is contaminated. The continuing recalls show how a shared lot can reach consumers under different company brands.
Public health authorities caution that the official case count may not capture everyone who became ill. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says many people with Salmonella infections do not seek care or are not tested. Food Safety News reported the CDC estimate that for every confirmed Salmonella outbreak patient, 29 cases may go undetected; that is an estimate, not a count of additional confirmed illnesses in this outbreak.
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Earlier Recalls and Sprout Findings
The Gardeners Basics recall follows two earlier recalls reported in connection with the implicated seed lot. On Oct. 2, EAK Distribution of Casper, Wyoming, recalled Home Grown green sprouting broccoli seeds after being notified about supplier lot W4105 and its link to the outbreak. On Oct. 7, Eden Brothers of Arden, North Carolina, recalled calabrese broccoli seeds in packets and in one-ounce and one-pound sizes. The reported Eden Brothers lots were 1022067 and 1022068, associated with supplier lot W4105.
Investigators are also examining sprouts themselves, a separate point in the investigation from the seed supplier. Washington officials found Evergreen Fresh Sprouts’ alfalfa sprouts contaminated with the same Salmonella strain, according to the report. The company had earlier, on Sept. 4, recalled broccoli sprouts after Montana officials found Salmonella in a sample; sequencing reviewed by the FDA found that sample matched the outbreak strain. The report says this investigation is distinct from the alfalfa-sprout outbreak involving both E. coli and Salmonella.
An FDA update dated Sept. 24 said 27 patients had been interviewed; 26 reported eating sprouts or microgreens. That information describes interview findings at that time and should not be confused with the current reported total of at least 32 illnesses.
“The seed sample tested positive, and whole genome sequencing showed it matched the Salmonella Bovismorbificans strain associated with illnesses in the outbreak.”
— The Food and Drug Administration, as described in its outbreak update
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Supplier Identity and Product Scope
The FDA has not publicly named the seed supplier, despite multiple branded recalls tied to the supplier’s implicated lot. The available information does not explain why the agency has withheld the name or when it might disclose it. Consumers also do not yet have a public, complete list of all businesses or products that may have received seeds from the lot.
The reported outbreak count may change as health departments identify and confirm additional cases. It is also not clear how many people became ill but were never tested or reported. The investigation has linked different seed and sprout samples to the same strain, but officials have not established from the information available here that every recalled or investigated product caused a reported illness.
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Watch for Updated Recall Notices
Consumers who have the Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 one-pound bag matching UPC 848137042889 should not eat or sprout the seeds. They should follow the company’s recall instructions for disposal or return and check the FDA’s recall and outbreak updates for any expanded product list or supplier identification. Anyone who has eaten sprouts and develops diarrhea, abdominal cramps or fever should contact a health care provider and mention the possible Salmonella exposure. Symptoms often begin 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food, according to the supplied health guidance, though timing can vary.
Health departments and the FDA are expected to continue investigating the seed lot, distribution chain and related samples. The next public developments may include changes to the illness count, further recalls, or new information about the supplier. Until authorities provide those details, the precise reach of the supplier’s distribution and the full number of illnesses remain unresolved.
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Key Questions
Which Gardeners Basics seeds are being recalled?
The recall covers Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds in one-pound white-and-green resealable pouches, UPC 848137042889, marked “Packed for 2027.”
How many people have become ill?
At least 32 people in six states have been reported sick with Salmonella Bovismorbificans. Three were hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. The count may change as the investigation continues.
Has the FDA named the seed supplier?
No. The FDA has not publicly identified the supplier, although the agency says a seed sample from it tested positive and matched the outbreak strain.
What should someone do if they ate sprouts and feel sick?
Contact a health care provider and mention the possible Salmonella exposure. Symptoms can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever; some people need medical care, and testing may be needed to diagnose the infection.
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