Evergreen Fresh Sprouts Recalls Broccoli Sprouts Over Salmonella Contamination

MOYIE SPRINGS, Idaho (September 10, 2026). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC is recalling 215 cases of broccoli sprouts because of potential Salmonella contamination.

Notably, the FDA has linked the sprouts to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans involving 22 illnesses. According to the agency, the outbreak has hospitalized two people, while no deaths have occurred.

Evergreen Fresh Sprouts recall: quick summary

The recall covers 4-ounce bags of broccoli sprouts with UPC 8 38796 00105 1 and Use By dates ranging from September 7 through September 16, 2026. Evergreen Fresh Sprouts delivered the products to three distributors in Washington, which may have further distributed and sold them in Idaho, Montana, and Washington.

Meanwhile, a third-party laboratory detected Salmonella in broccoli sprouts with a September 16 Use By date. Following the finding, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts stopped producing and distributing broccoli sprouts and began a root cause investigation.

What happened?

According to the FDA, a third-party laboratory detected Salmonella in Evergreen Fresh Sprouts broccoli sprouts with a September 16 Use By date. Meanwhile, FDA and state partners traced broccoli sprouts consumed by outbreak patients back to the company.

Additionally, a sample collected and analyzed by Montana officials tested positive for Salmonella. Whole genome sequencing later confirmed that the sample contained the same strain linked to the multistate outbreak.

As of September 9, the outbreak included 22 illnesses across Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Washington, with cases beginning between July 7 and August 26. Of 19 people interviewed, all reported eating sprouts, and 17 specifically reported eating broccoli sprouts.

Following these findings, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts stopped producing and distributing broccoli sprouts on September 4. The company said it is currently conducting a root cause investigation.

Affected products

Product	Package size	UPC	Use-by dates	Distribution
Broccoli Sprouts	4 oz	8 38796 00105 1	9/07/26, 9/09/26, 9/11/26, 9/14/26, 9/16/26	Idaho, Montana, and Washington

What caused the issue?

The recall stems from Salmonella contamination identified in Evergreen Fresh Sprouts broccoli sprouts. However, the FDA notice does not explain how the pathogen entered the product, and the company is currently conducting a root cause investigation.

Importantly, Salmonella infection can cause diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of serious illness.

So far, the outbreak has resulted in 22 reported illnesses and two hospitalizations, with no deaths reported.

Food Safety Insight

“A positive pathogen result in sprouts should trigger more than a response to the affected product. It should also prompt a review of whether the controls used throughout production are working as intended,” said Kristina Gaynilo, Food Safety QA at Source86.

“Reviewing sanitation practices, process controls, and verification results can help teams identify where additional corrective actions may be needed before subsequent production is released.”

Here’s what you should do

Consumers who purchased or received the recalled broccoli sprouts should:

• Do not eat, serve, or sell affected broccoli sprouts.
• Check for 4-ounce packages with UPC 8 38796 00105 1.
• Look for Use By dates of September 7, September 9, September 11, September 14, or September 16, 2026.
• Immediately discard broccoli sprouts that match the recall information.
• Clean and sanitize surfaces or containers that may have contacted the recalled sprouts.
• Contact a healthcare provider if symptoms of Salmonella infection develop after eating the recalled product.
• Contact Evergreen Fresh Sprouts at 1-208-267-4258, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. GMT, with recall questions.

Behind the brand

Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC is a Moyie Springs, Idaho-based company identified by the FDA as the grower of the recalled broccoli sprouts.

However, the FDA recall announcement provides limited additional information about the company, its product portfolio, or its broader operations.

Other relevant recalls

Other Source86 coverage includes recalls involving sprouts and similar Salmonella contamination concerns:

• Everything Sprouts Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts Over E. Coli and Salmonella Risk
• Everything Sprouts Expands Recall to Robust Radish Mix Over E. Coli and Salmonella Risk
• Martina Mangoes Recalled Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
• Food To Live Recalls Green Powder Products Over Possible Salmonella Contamination

Regulatory context

The Evergreen Fresh Sprouts recall highlights the food safety challenges associated with sprouted seeds. Notably, the FDA has previously explained that the warm, moist conditions needed for sprouting can also support the growth of disease-causing bacteria.

Therefore, growers, suppliers, Co-Manufacturers, Co-Packers, and Private Label businesses can strengthen pathogen controls across production, testing, and distribution. Additionally, accurate production and distribution records can support faster traceback and more targeted action when a food safety concern emerges.

More broadly, combining preventive controls with reliable testing and traceability can help businesses identify microbiological hazards and respond more effectively when problems arise.

Ensuring safe eats

Ultimately, the Evergreen Fresh Sprouts recall underscores the importance of strong food safety controls for products vulnerable to microbiological hazards. Effective testing and traceability can help businesses respond quickly when contamination is identified.

For now, consumers should check their broccoli sprouts against the affected Use By dates and discard recalled products immediately. Additionally, the FDA advises cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces or containers that may have contacted the sprouts.

Meanwhile, Source86 supports food companies with bulk ingredient sourcing, supplier management, FSQA oversight, Private Label production, and supply chain management. Contact us to learn more about building safer and more transparent food operations.

FAQs

Why are Evergreen Fresh Sprouts broccoli sprouts being recalled?

Notably, the sprouts may be contaminated with Salmonella and have been linked to a multistate outbreak.

Which broccoli sprouts are affected?

Specifically, the recall covers 4-ounce packages with UPC 8 38796 00105 1 and Use By dates of September 7, 9, 11, 14, and 16, 2026.

Where were the recalled sprouts distributed?

According to the FDA, the sprouts were delivered to distributors in Washington and may have been further distributed and sold in Idaho and Montana.

Have illnesses been reported?

So far, the FDA has reported 22 illnesses and two hospitalizations, with no deaths.

What are the symptoms of Salmonella infection?

Typically, symptoms can include diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Additionally, higher-risk individuals may develop more serious infections.

What should consumers do with recalled broccoli sprouts?

For now, consumers should discard recalled sprouts immediately. Additionally, anyone who develops symptoms after eating them should contact a healthcare provider.