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# Sprouting seeds recalled because of Salmonella risk
- URL: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/10/sprouting-seeds-recalled-because-of-salmonella-risk/
- Published: 2026-10-06T01:24:31.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-06T01:24:31.000Z
- Author: News Desk
- Tags: Recalls, 2026 recalls, sprouting seeds, Home Grown brand, EAK Distribution, Salmonella

EAK Distribution of Casper, WY, is recalling Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, in 8-ounce packages because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds Heirloom was sold on Amazon.com to consumers nationwide between Aug. 20 and Sept. 18.

The sprouting seeds are in a cream colored pouch with the UPC code 850056627443\. The top seal is embossed with the Production Lot Code of AUG172026.

There have been no reported illnesses from our product to date. 

The recall was initiated after the company’s seed supplier notified the company that the seeds were identified as being used by a sprout grower whose finished product were part of an FDA investigation involving a multi-state foodborne illness outbreak.

On Sept. 16 EAK Distribution was notified by our seed supplier that there could be an issue with the original broccoli seed lot #W4105 that EAK Distribution had purchased. Our seed supplier has recalled the affected seed bulk lot. On Sept. 17 all sales were halted. EAK Distribution was notified by our supplier on Sept. 28 that Salmonella was detected in the broccoli seed sample that was collected and analyzed the FDA. The company has ceased all production and distribution of the affected product.

**About Salmonella infections**  
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile.

Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled product and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.

Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.

Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.