Salmonella outbreak linked to Evergreen Fresh broccoli sprouts sickens 32 in six states

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to broccoli sprouts grown by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC, of Moyie Springs, Idaho. Both agencies posted outbreak notices on September 24, 2026.

Cases and states

As of September 24, the CDC reported 32 people infected with the outbreak strain, Salmonella Bovismorbificans, in six states. According to the FDA, those states are Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington.

Three people have been hospitalized, which the CDC says is 9% of the 32 people with available information. No deaths have been reported.

Illnesses started on dates ranging from July 7, 2026, to September 3, 2026. Sick people range in age from 2 to 87 years, with a median age of 52.

The CDC says: "The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported."

How the sprouts were identified

Investigators interviewed sick people about what they ate in the week before they became ill. According to the CDC, of 27 people interviewed, 26 (96%) reported eating sprouts or microgreens, and 22 specifically reported eating broccoli sprouts.

The recalled product

According to the CDC, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts recalled 215 cases of broccoli sprouts on September 10, 2026. The FDA says the recalled sprouts were sold in plastic bags or plastic clamshell containers, with expiration dates of 9/7, 9/9, 9/11, 9/14 and 9/16. Distribution has been confirmed to Idaho, Montana and Washington, and the FDA says the product may have reached additional states.

What the agencies advise

The FDA advises: "Do not eat, serve, or sell recalled broccoli sprouts grown by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC." The CDC gives the same advice, saying it "advises people not eat, sell, or serve recalled broccoli sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC."

The FDA also recommends that people carefully clean surfaces the product may have touched and contact a health care provider if they have symptoms of Salmonella infection.

Why it matters

This outbreak has reached six states. The CDC says it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak, and that the true number of illnesses is likely higher than reported, so the case count may still change.

Sources

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