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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 have been reported sick, including three who were hospitalized; the FDA has not publicly identified the seed supplier whose sample matched the outbreak strain.
Gardeners Basics is recalling one-pound bags of its Waltham 29 broccoli sprouting seeds in connection with a Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak that has sickened at least 32 people in six states. The FDA says a seed sample from the supplier identified during its investigation tested positive for the outbreak strain, but the agency has not publicly named the supplier, whose seed has been included in recalls by multiple companies.
The recalled item is Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds, sold in white-and-green resealable one-pound pouches. The package has UPC 848137042889 and is marked “Packed for 2027.” The company, based in Spanish Fork, Utah, says the seeds were distributed nationwide and sold through Amazon, its website, TikTok Shop, Walmart, eBay and Etsy. Consumers should check the package details against the recall information and not use a product that matches.
The outbreak has caused at least 32 reported illnesses across Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington, with three hospitalizations and no reported deaths. The last reported patient symptom onset was Sept. 3. The FDA and state partners found Salmonella in a seed sample collected from the supplier identified during the investigation. Whole genome sequencing, a method used to compare the genetic material of bacteria, showed that the sample matched the strain associated with the illnesses, according to the source report.
The supplier recalled the implicated seed lot and contacted customers, the FDA investigation says. Other companies have recalled products linked to that lot: EAK Distribution recalled Home Grown green sprouting broccoli seeds on Oct. 2, and Eden Brothers recalled calabrese broccoli seeds on Oct. 7. Eden Brothers identified its affected lots as 1022067 and 1022068, as well as supplier lot W4105. These recalls involve separate branded products associated with the supplier’s seed.
How the Recall Affects Seed Buyers
The latest recall matters because sprouting seeds are used to grow food that may be eaten raw, while the investigation links a shared supplier seed lot to products sold under several different brand names. A shopper may not recognize the common source from the retail brand alone. Checking the product name, package size, UPC and lot information can help consumers identify whether they have an affected item; the specific Gardeners Basics product details are listed above.
Salmonella-contaminated food may look, smell and taste normal, according to the report. Symptoms can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever, often beginning 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Older adults, young children, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems face greater risk of severe illness. Anyone who becomes ill after eating sprouts should contact a health professional and mention the possible Salmonella exposure, since specific testing may be needed.
The official case count is not necessarily a full measure of the outbreak. The CDC says many infections are not counted because people may not seek medical care or may not be tested for Salmonella. The source report cites an estimate of 29 undetected infections for each confirmed Salmonella outbreak patient; that is an estimate, not a count of additional cases established in this investigation.
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The supplier-linked recalls follow earlier findings in the outbreak investigation. In an update dated Sept. 24, the FDA reported that 27 patients had been interviewed and 26 said they had eaten sprouts or microgreens. That interview finding does not establish that every patient ate the same product or that all sprouts on the market are implicated.
On Sept. 4, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC initiated a recall of broccoli sprouts after Montana officials found Salmonella in a sample. State partners’ sequencing analysis, reviewed by the FDA, found the sample matched the outbreak strain, according to the report. The FDA is also investigating the Idaho company after Washington investigators found the same strain in its alfalfa sprouts. Those are actual sprouts, not the supplier seeds at the center of the branded seed recalls.
The FDA says the sprouting-seed outbreak is being investigated separately from an outbreak involving shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts. Keeping the investigations distinct matters: the reported matches and recalls described here concern particular products and bacterial findings, not all seeds or sprouts.
“The supplier seed sample tested positive for Salmonella Bovismorbificans, and whole genome sequencing showed it matched the strain making people sick.”
— U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as described in its outbreak investigation
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Supplier Identity Still Withheld
The FDA has not publicly identified the seed supplier, despite multiple companies recalling products after being notified about the supplier’s implicated seed lot. The source report does not give a reason for the agency’s decision, and it is not clear when the supplier’s identity might be released.
The investigation is also developing. The 32 reported illnesses are the confirmed count provided in the source material, but the final number may change as health officials investigate and additional cases are identified. The report does not provide a complete list of every retailer, product lot or remaining quantity affected by the supplier’s recall beyond the specific recalls named.
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Watch for FDA Recall Updates
Consumers should monitor announcements from the FDA, the CDC and the companies involved for any added products, lot codes or instructions. Anyone with a Gardeners Basics pouch matching the Waltham 29 name, one-pound size and UPC 848137042889 should follow the recall notice rather than consume or use the seeds. The source material does not specify a refund or disposal process, so consumers should check the company’s notice for directions.
Health officials may revise the case count or publish further findings as the investigation continues. The supplier’s public identification, the full scope of any affected seed distribution and any further recall actions remain unresolved in the material available for this report.
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Key Questions
Which Gardeners Basics seeds have been recalled?
The recall covers Waltham 29 broccoli sprouting seeds in white-and-green resealable one-pound bags, UPC 848137042889, marked “Packed for 2027.”
How many people have been reported sick?
At least 32 people in six states have been reported ill in the Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak. Three were hospitalized and no deaths were reported in the source material.
Has the FDA named the seed supplier?
No. The FDA has not publicly named the supplier, although its seed sample tested positive for Salmonella and sequencing showed a match to the outbreak strain, according to the report.
What should someone do if they ate the recalled seeds and feel sick?
Contact a health professional and mention the possible Salmonella exposure. Symptoms can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever, and medical testing may be needed to diagnose the infection.
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