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EAK Distribution recalled its Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, sold on Amazon nationwide from Aug. 20 to Sept. 18, 2026. The company said its supplier reported that Salmonella was detected in a broccoli seed sample analyzed by the FDA; no illnesses linked to the product had been reported as of the recall notice.
EAK Distribution of Casper, Wyoming, is recalling its Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, because the seeds may be contaminated with Salmonella. The 8-ounce packages were sold on Amazon to consumers nationwide from Aug. 20 through Sept. 18, 2026; the company said no illnesses linked to the product had been reported as of its recall notice.
The recalled seeds come in a cream-colored pouch with UPC 850056627443. The top seal is embossed with the production lot code AUG172026. Consumers can compare those details with packages they purchased. The recall notice identifies the product as sprouting seeds, rather than finished broccoli sprouts.
EAK Distribution said its supplier notified it on Sept. 16 that the original broccoli seed lot, identified as W4105, could pose an issue. The supplier recalled the affected bulk lot, according to the company. EAK said it halted sales on Sept. 17.
The company said the supplier informed it on Sept. 28 that Salmonella had been detected in a broccoli seed sample collected and analyzed by the FDA. EAK said it then ceased all production and distribution of the affected product. The source report does not identify the sprout grower or provide further details about the FDA investigation.
Risk for Seed Buyers
People who bought the seeds during the stated sales period may still have them at home, and the product’s intended use—growing sprouts—does not remove the concern described in the recall. The notice says the seeds have the potential to be contaminated; it does not report that every package tested positive.
Salmonella contamination may not be visible: food containing the bacteria may look, smell and taste normal, according to the recall information. Consumers cannot use appearance or smell to determine whether a package is safe. The notice advises anyone who ate the product and developed symptoms to seek medical attention and tell a clinician about the possible Salmonella exposure.
The notice identifies infants, children, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems as groups more likely to develop severe illness. Salmonella infections can also occur without symptoms, and people who are infected may still spread the bacteria to others, the source material says.
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How the Recall Began
The recall followed a supplier notification connecting the seed lot to a broader food-safety inquiry. EAK said its supplier told it that the seeds had been used by a sprout grower whose finished product was part of an FDA investigation into a multistate foodborne illness outbreak. The source report does not say that the recalled seeds themselves have been linked to any reported illnesses.
The sequence described by the company runs from the supplier’s warning on Sept. 16, to the sales halt on Sept. 17, and then to the supplier’s Sept. 28 notification about Salmonella detected in an FDA-analyzed sample. The recall was reported by Food Safety News on Oct. 5, 2026. These dates distinguish the company’s response from the later public report.
The source material gives no count of affected packages or detailed distribution records beyond Amazon sales to consumers nationwide over the stated dates. It also does not describe how many samples were analyzed or the specific laboratory findings beyond the reported detection.
““There have been no reported illnesses from our product to date.””
— EAK Distribution, as quoted in the Food Safety News report
What the Notice Leaves Open
The recall notice does not state how many packages were sold, whether any remain available through other channels, or whether additional products or seed lots are involved. It also does not identify the sprout grower or name the finished product involved in the FDA’s multistate outbreak investigation.
No illnesses had been reported from this product as of the company’s notice, but the source material does not provide a later health update or say whether investigators have established a link between this seed recall and illnesses in the outbreak. The reported Salmonella detection is in a sample of broccoli seed; the notice does not say that every recalled package was individually tested.
Steps for Consumers and Investigators
Consumers who have a package matching the product name, UPC and lot code should not use the seeds. The notice advises people who ate the product and developed symptoms to seek medical care and tell their clinician about possible Salmonella exposure. It does not specify refund or disposal arrangements, so buyers should check the recall notice or contact the seller or company for current instructions.
Symptoms described in the notice include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever, which may begin 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. The notice says otherwise healthy adults are usually ill for four to seven days, though severe diarrhea can require hospitalization. It does not give a date for any further FDA update. Additional information about the outbreak, affected products or consumer remedies was not available in the source report.
Key Questions
Which sprouting seeds were recalled?
The recall covers Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, sold in 8-ounce cream-colored pouches with UPC 850056627443 and lot code AUG172026 embossed on the top seal.
Where and when were the seeds sold?
The product was sold on Amazon.com nationwide from Aug. 20 through Sept. 18, 2026, according to the recall information.
What should I do if I bought the recalled seeds?
Do not use a package matching the recall details. The report does not specify refund or disposal arrangements; check the recall notice or contact the seller or company for current instructions.
What symptoms can Salmonella cause?
The notice lists diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever, which can begin 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Anyone who ate the product and develops symptoms should seek medical care and mention the possible exposure.
Have illnesses been linked to these seeds?
EAK Distribution said no illnesses from its product had been reported as of the recall notice. The available report does not establish whether the seeds are linked to illnesses in the broader outbreak investigation.
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