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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Posted in Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella on September 15, 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently attributed to a Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts. While sprouts have recently been in the news, this outbreak is unrelated to the E. coli and Salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts.
With another outbreak linked to sprouts, you may have some questions.
What sprouts are involved in this outbreak? How many people have become sick so far? What should you do with recalled products? How do you know if you have Salmonella and what you should do if you get sick.
Here’s what we know so far about the Salmonella outbreak linked to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts!
A Salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts grown by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts has sickened at least 22 people so far across four states.
Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Washington. Most of the illnesses were reported in Washington state.
These illnesses include two hospitalizations as of September 9, 2026. However, additional cases are possible due to reporting delays and potential illnesses in states not yet reporting illnesses.
The late of illness onset is reported as August 26, 2026. The earliest was July 7, 2026. However, it can take up to six weeks between a sick person going to the doctor and their tested sample results making it to the FDA database.
Nearly all of the sick people (19 of 22) were interviewed during this outbreak investigation. All indicated they ate sprouts prior to becoming sick. A significant 89% specified they ate broccoli sprouts. Based on traceback data, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts was identified as the common grower.
Montana health officials collected and analyzed samples of Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, which came back positive for the same strain of Salmonella found in outbreak patients.
So, which broccoli sprouts are linked to this outbreak?
Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC of Moyie Springs, Idaho issued a recall on September 10, 2026 for 215 cases of their broccoli sprouts “because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.”
Cases include six 4-ounce zip lock bags each with UPC code 8 38796 00105 1 and Use By dates 9/07/26, 9/09/26, 9/11/26, 9/14/26, and 9/16/26.
Recalled products were delivered to three distributors in the state of Washington between 8/24/26 and 9/2/26. Though product may have been further distributed and sold to retail stores in the states of Idaho, Montana, and Washington.
Evergreen Fresh Sprouts has ceased broccoli sprouts production and distribution as of 9/04/2026 and is conducting a root cause investigation along with state and local partners to identify the source.
The FDA’s investigation is ongoing and will be updated if more products are subject to recall.
If you have purchased recalled Evergreen Sprouts broccoli sprouts, you may be wondering what you should do. The answer depends on whether you have consumed the product or not and if someone in your household begins experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms.
If the sprouts package is unopened, DO NOT CONSUME IT. Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase. It is a good idea to sanitize your refrigerator with an appropriate sanitation solution as well as anything that the package may have come into contact with.
If the sprouts package has been opened and you confirm that no one has consumed it, DO NOT CONSUME IT. Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase. Sanitize your refrigerator with an appropriate sanitation solution and anything that the package may have come into contact with. Wash your hands after handling the product.
If the sprouts package has been opened and someone in your household has consumed recalled broccoli sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, they should monitor for symptoms.
It is a good idea to retain the package for traceback investigation purposes. Just be sure to package it up in another container or bag and clearly mark it so it is not consumed again. Sanitize your refrigerator with an appropriate sanitation solution and anything that the package may have come into contact with. Wash your hands after handling the product.
If no one in the household experiences symptoms after three weeks, discard the container. If symptoms begin, seek medical attention right away or report your illness.
What symptoms should you look out for?
Could your gastrointestinal symptoms be related to this Salmonella outbreak linked to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts? If you have recently consumed broccoli sprouts or have them in your home, it is possible.
Only specialized laboratory tests can determine if your illness is caused by Salmonella bacteria. Reach out to your healthcare provider for more information. However, you can compare your symptoms to what people commonly experience with these illnesses.
Common symptoms include:
Most people experience symptoms in as little as six hours and up to six days after exposure. In some cases, illness onset could be much longer.
Severity and length of illness often vary from person to person. Most people experience mild illnesses that pass quickly. Others may experience severe illness lasting weeks or even months after initial symptoms. Though for the most part symptoms only last around four to seven days.
If you become sick after eating broccoli sprouts, seek medical attention or report your illness right away. Reporting your illness helps investigators narrow or expand the source of the outbreak investigation. Your food history could help so many other people.
It is also a good idea to reach out to an experienced Salmonella lawyer. Medical bills, lost work, and other burdens associated with Salmonella infections add up.
Who is responsible for those expenses?
A Salmonella lawyer can help you through this difficult process and answer questions, gather evidence on your behalf, and represent you as needed.
If you have been impacted by this Salmonella outbreak linked to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts and wish to make a legal claim, The Lange Law Firm, PLLC has a Salmonella lawyer that can help.
The Lange Law Firm, PLLC has successfully represented cases just like yours and won millions of dollars in food poisoning and products liabilities lawsuits.
Reach out by calling (833) 330-3663 or send us an email for a free, no obligation consultation.
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By: Heather Van Tassell (contributing writer, non-lawyer)