Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Broccoli Sprouts Grows to 22 Cases in Four States
Evergreen Fresh Sprouts recalled its broccoli sprouts after a positive test in Montana; the FDA says the product may have reached stores beyond the three states it was sold in.
Meridians Life Desk
Published 11 September 2026 · Updated 11 September 2026 · 3 min read
FoodThe short answer
- Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC, of Moyie Springs, Idaho, recalled its broccoli sprouts on September 4, 2026, after Montana officials found a positive Salmonella sample.
- As of the FDA's September 9 update: 22 illnesses and 2 hospitalizations across Idaho, Montana, Utah and Washington; no deaths. The strain is Salmonella Bovismorbificans.
- Recalled product: 4-ounce clear plastic bags, UPC 8 38796 00105 1, with use-by dates of 9/7, 9/9, 9/11, 9/14, and 9/16/2026; 215 cases were recalled, sold in Idaho, Montana and Washington.
- Of 19 patients interviewed, 17 reported eating broccoli sprouts before falling ill; illness onset dates range from July 7 to August 26, 2026.
A Salmonella outbreak tied to broccoli sprouts has grown to 22 confirmed illnesses across four states, according to the FDA's latest update, after a recall triggered by a positive test result in Montana.
What's recalled
- Broccoli sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC, of Moyie Springs, Idaho
- 4-ounce clear plastic zip-lock bags, UPC 8 38796 00105 1
- Use-by dates of 9/7, 9/9, 9/11, 9/14, and 9/16/2026
- 215 cases recalled; sold in Idaho, Montana, and Washington
The outbreak so far
The company initiated the recall on September 4, 2026, after Montana state officials identified a positive Salmonella sample. As of the FDA's September 9 update, 22 illnesses and 2 hospitalizations have been confirmed, with no deaths, across Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Washington. The outbreak strain is Salmonella Bovismorbificans. Of 19 patients interviewed, 17 reported eating broccoli sprouts before getting sick; illness onset dates range from July 7 to August 26, 2026.
What to do
The FDA advises consumers, restaurants, and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell broccoli sprouts matching the recalled UPC and use-by dates. Check any sprouts already in the refrigerator against those dates and discard or return them if they match.
Sources
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- Evergreen Fresh Sprouts recall noticeU.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Outbreak investigation: Salmonella — sprouts, September 2026U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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