Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

Gardeners Basics announced the recall on October 8, 2026 after its supplier recalled seed lot W4105. No illnesses specifically related to the Gardeners Basics product had been reported as of October 6, although the broader outbreak includes 32 illnesses and three hospitalizations. Consumers should stop using recalled seeds, discard them and any sprouts grown from them, and contact a healthcare provider if Salmonella symptoms develop after exposure.

Quick Facts

• Product: Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds
• Package: One-pound resealable pouch marked “Packed for 2027”
• Hazard: Potential contamination with Salmonella
• UPC: 848137042889

Latest Gardeners Basics Broccoli Sprouting Seeds Recall Developments

October 2026

October 22, 2026 – FDA continues to identify its Salmonella Bovismorbificans investigation involving broccoli sprouts, microgreens, and recalled broccoli seeds as ongoing. Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds remain among the recalled products identified by FDA in connection with contaminated seed lot W4105. [1]

October 9, 2026 – FDA updated the outbreak investigation to identify recalled Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds in one-pound white and green resealable pouches with UPC 848137042889 and the marking “Packed for 2027.” FDA advised consumers, restaurants, and retailers not to use recalled broccoli seeds. [1]

October 8, 2026 – Gardeners Basics of Spanish Fork, Utah, announced a nationwide recall after its supplier notified the company that seed lot W4105 had been recalled because Salmonella was detected in a broccoli seed sample collected and analyzed by FDA. Gardeners Basics reported no illnesses specifically related to its recalled product as of October 6. [2]

October 7, 2026 – FDA reported that whole genome sequencing of a sample from the implicated seed supplier matched the Salmonella Bovismorbificans strain associated with the multistate outbreak. FDA reported 32 illnesses, three hospitalizations, and no deaths in the broader outbreak, but those figures are not Gardeners Basics-specific illness totals. [1]

September 2026

September 24, 2026 – CDC reported 32 Salmonella Bovismorbificans cases across six states, with three hospitalizations and no deaths. CDC’s epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback evidence linked the outbreak to broccoli sprouts, while FDA continued investigating the source of contamination and whether additional products were affected. [3]

What Is the Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds Recall?

The recall involves one-pound packages of Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds intended for growing edible broccoli sprouts.

Gardeners Basics initiated the recall after its supplier notified the company that bulk seed lot W4105 had been recalled. FDA testing detected Salmonella in a sample associated with the implicated seed lot, and whole genome sequencing linked the bacteria to the outbreak strain.

Which Gardeners Basics Broccoli Seeds Were Recalled?

The affected product can be identified using the information printed on its package.

• Brand: Gardeners Basics
• Product: Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds
• Net weight: 1 pound (454 g)
• UPC: 848137042889
• Packaging: White and green resealable pouch
• Package marking: “Packed for 2027”

FDA identifies the one-pound Waltham 29 packages with these characteristics as the Gardeners Basics product subject to the recall.

Why Were Gardeners Basics Broccoli Sprouting Seeds Recalled?

The seeds were recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Gardeners Basics learned of the problem after its supplier recalled bulk broccoli seed lot W4105.

FDA collected and analyzed a seed sample from the supplier during the outbreak investigation. The sample tested positive for Salmonella, and whole genome sequencing showed that the bacteria matched the Salmonella Bovismorbificans strain associated with the outbreak.

How Are the Recalled Seeds Connected to the Salmonella Outbreak?

FDA and CDC have investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans infections associated with broccoli sprouts and microgreens grown from contaminated seed.

CDC reported 32 illnesses in six states, three hospitalizations, and no deaths. Illnesses began between July 7 and September 3, 2026.

Those figures apply to the overall broccoli sprout outbreak and should not be described as 32 illnesses caused by Gardeners Basics products. Gardeners Basics stated that no illnesses specifically related to its Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds had been reported to the company as of October 6.

Why Can Sprouting Seeds Carry Salmonella?

Seeds used for sprouting have long been recognized as a potential source of foodborne pathogens. FDA has stated that contaminated seed has historically been identified as the likely source of contamination in many sprout-associated outbreaks.

Warm, moist conditions used to produce sprouts can also allow bacteria already present on or in the seed to multiply rapidly. FDA issued industry guidance addressing microbial hazards throughout the production, handling, packing, and distribution of seed intended for sprouting. [4]

Where Were the Recalled Gardeners Basics Seeds Sold?

The recalled seeds were distributed nationwide and shipped directly to consumers throughout the United States.

FDA identifies the following sales channels:

• Amazon
• GardenersBasics.com
• TikTok Shop
• Walmart
• eBay
• Etsy

Gardeners Basics stopped selling the affected product after learning of the recall involving its supplier’s seed lot.

Were Any Illnesses Specifically Linked to Gardeners Basics Seeds?

No illnesses specifically related to the recalled Gardeners Basics product had been reported to the company as of October 6, 2026.

However, supplier seed lot W4105 is part of the FDA investigation into a Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak. The 32 illnesses and three hospitalizations reported by FDA and CDC are outbreak-wide figures and are not identified as Gardeners Basics-specific cases.

What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella Infection?

Salmonella infection commonly causes diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Nausea, vomiting, headache, and loss of appetite can also occur. [5]

CDC states that symptoms generally begin between six hours and six days after infection and usually last four to seven days. Some infections can become severe or spread beyond the intestines. [5]

Who Is at Greater Risk of Serious Salmonella Illness?

Anyone can develop salmonellosis, but children younger than five, adults age 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems have a greater risk of severe illness.

Some severe Salmonella infections can require medical treatment or hospitalization, particularly when infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract.

What Should Consumers Do With Recalled Broccoli Sprouting Seeds?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Gardeners Basics seeds and should not eat the seeds or sprouts grown from them.

Gardeners Basics advises consumers to seal recalled seeds and any sprouts grown from them in a bag and discard them. Consumers can contact the company regarding recall assistance or a refund if an affected purchase has not already been refunded.

Should Surfaces Be Cleaned After Handling Recalled Seeds?

FDA advises consumers, restaurants, and retailers to carefully clean and sanitize surfaces and containers that contacted recalled broccoli seeds or sprouts.

This can reduce the possibility of cross-contamination involving other foods, utensils, countertops, sprouting equipment, or storage areas.

What Other Products Are Part of the Broccoli Seed Investigation?

FDA’s investigation also identifies recalled Eden Brothers calabrese broccoli seeds, Home Grown green sprouting calabrese broccoli seeds, and broccoli sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts.

Several downstream recalled seed products were associated with supplier lot W4105. Consumers should identify affected products using the brand, package size, lot information, UPC, and other recall identifiers rather than assuming all broccoli seed is recalled.

Who May Be Affected?

Consumers who purchased, handled, sprouted, or ate Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds marked “Packed for 2027” may have encountered the recalled product.

A person who developed Salmonella infection after eating sprouts grown from recalled seeds may want to preserve the package, online order records, photographs, laboratory results, medical records, and details about when the sprouts were consumed.

What Evidence May Matter in a Gardeners Basics Claim?

• The original seed package or photographs
• UPC 848137042889
• “Packed for 2027” marking
• Amazon or other online purchase records
• Dates the seeds or sprouts were consumed
• Laboratory results confirming Salmonella infection
• Medical or hospitalization records
• Documentation of lost income or other damages

Foodborne-illness claims generally depend on evidence connecting the recalled product with a diagnosed infection and resulting losses.

Who May Be Liable for a Salmonella Illness?

Potential liability depends on the facts and applicable law. Seed suppliers, distributors, sellers, retailers, and other entities in the supply chain may potentially be evaluated if contaminated seed allegedly causes illness.

Possible claims can depend on theories such as negligence, product liability, or breach of warranty under applicable state law. The existence of a recall, positive Salmonella test, or outbreak investigation does not automatically establish civil liability in an individual case.

Current Gardeners Basics Broccoli Seeds Lawsuit and Recall Status

FDA continues to identify the Salmonella outbreak investigation as ongoing, and recalled Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds remain among the products listed in the investigation.

The cited FDA and CDC sources do not themselves announce a nationwide class action, multidistrict litigation proceeding, or coordinated personal-injury settlement involving the Gardeners Basics recall.

Individual legal review may nevertheless be appropriate if a consumer developed laboratory-confirmed Salmonella infection after eating sprouts grown from seeds traceable to the recalled product.

Do I Qualify for a Gardeners Basics Broccoli Seeds Claim?

• Did you purchase or use recalled Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds?
• Did you eat sprouts grown from the recalled product?
• Were you later diagnosed with Salmonella or treated for a related illness?
• Can you document the recalled product, exposure, diagnosis, or resulting losses?

Answering yes to one or more questions does not automatically establish a lawsuit. An attorney can review product identification, exposure history, laboratory evidence, medical records, damages, and applicable filing deadlines.

Legal Process for a Gardeners Basics Broccoli Seeds Claim

1. Free case review. An attorney reviews the recalled seeds, exposure history, illness, and available documentation.
2. Investigation. Evidence may include product packaging, online purchase records, laboratory results, medical records, recall information, and outbreak data.
3. Filing. If the evidence and applicable law support a claim, a foodborne-illness lawsuit may be filed against one or more potentially responsible parties.
4. Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange evidence, obtain testimony, consult medical or food-safety experts, and discuss possible resolution.
5. Resolution. A case may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial depending on its facts.

Compensation in a Salmonella Foodborne Illness Case

Depending on the circumstances, damages may include emergency treatment, hospitalization, diagnostic testing, lost income, pain and suffering, future medical expenses, and other losses permitted under applicable law.

Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Important Gardeners Basics Broccoli Seeds Recall Developments

Event	Month/Year	Type	Status	Source	Notes
FDA Outbreak Investigation	October 2026	Foodborne Illness Investigation	Ongoing	[1]	32 outbreak illnesses
Gardeners Basics Seed Recall	October 2026	Food Recall	Announced	[2]	One-pound bags recalled
CDC Outbreak Update	September 2026	Epidemiologic Investigation	Active	[3]	Six states affected
Supplier Lot W4105 Identified	September 2026	Testing/Traceback	Recalled	[1]	Outbreak strain detected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds Lawsuit?

The Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds Lawsuit topic concerns potential foodborne-illness claims involving recalled seeds and alleged Salmonella infections. An individual claim generally requires evidence connecting the recalled product with a medically documented illness and resulting damages.

Which Gardeners Basics broccoli seeds were recalled?

The recall covers one-pound bags of Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds with UPC 848137042889. The white and green resealable packages are marked “Packed for 2027.”

Why were the broccoli sprouting seeds recalled?

The seeds were recalled because supplier lot W4105 may be contaminated with Salmonella. FDA testing detected Salmonella in a supplier seed sample, and whole genome sequencing matched it to the outbreak strain.

How many people became sick?

CDC and FDA reported 32 illnesses and three hospitalizations in the broader multistate outbreak, with no deaths. Those figures are outbreak-wide and are not reported as 32 illnesses specifically caused by Gardeners Basics seeds.

Where were the recalled seeds sold?

The seeds were sold nationwide through Amazon, GardenersBasics.com, TikTok Shop, Walmart, eBay, and Etsy. The products were shipped directly to consumers throughout the United States.

What are the symptoms of Salmonella infection?

Common symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, and some people may also experience nausea, vomiting, or headache. Symptoms generally begin within six hours to six days after infection and often last four to seven days.

What should I do with recalled seeds or sprouts?

Do not eat or use them. Gardeners Basics advises consumers to seal the recalled seeds and any sprouts grown from them in a bag and discard them.

Can I file a Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds Lawsuit?

A consumer who developed laboratory-confirmed Salmonella infection after eating sprouts grown from the recalled seeds may warrant individual legal review. The recall itself does not establish liability, and any claim depends on exposure evidence, causation, injury, damages, and applicable law.

Do I Have a Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one developed a serious Salmonella infection after eating sprouts grown from recalled Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.

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References

[1] https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-sprouts-september-2026

[2] https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gardeners-basics-recalls-waltham-29-broccoli-sprouting-seeds-due-possible-salmonella-contamination

[3] https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/broccoli-sprouts-09-26/investigation.html

[4] https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-reducing-microbial-food-safety-hazards-production-seed-sprouting

[5] https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/signs-symptoms/index.html