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Broccoli sprouts linked to salmonella outbreak recalled after 22 are sickened

A Salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts from an Idaho company has sickened 22 people in Utah and neighboring states. The FDA and CDC are investigating the contaminated produce, which has triggered recalls of fresh produce sold in Idaho and Washington. Two individuals have been hospitalized due to the infection. Federal health agencies are monitoring the situation as cases potentially continue to spread.

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  • ✓ Salmonella infections linked to broccoli sprouts have sickened 22 people.
  • ✓ The contaminated broccoli sprouts originated from Idaho.
  • ✓ The outbreak affected people in Utah and nearby states.
  • ✓ Two people were hospitalized as a result of the outbreak.
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Federal agencies linked the Salmonella infections to broccoli sprouts sourced from an Idaho company.

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  1. Idaho Broccoli Sprouts Linked to Salmonella Outbreak Sickening 22

    A Salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts from an Idaho company has sickened 22 people in Utah and neighboring states. The FDA and CDC are investigating the contaminated produce, which has triggered recalls of fresh produce sold in Idaho and Washington. Two individuals have been hospitalized due to the infection. Federal health agencies are monitoring the situation as cases potentially continue to spread.

    Why it matters

    Salmonella contamination in sprouts is a recurring food safety concern due to the warm, humid conditions required for growth. This outbreak follows the recent conclusion of a separate cyclospora outbreak.

    What is confirmed

    • Salmonella infections linked to broccoli sprouts have sickened 22 people.
    • The contaminated broccoli sprouts originated from Idaho.
    • The outbreak affected people in Utah and nearby states.
    • Two people were hospitalized as a result of the outbreak.
    • Fresh produce from an Idaho company has been recalled due to Salmonella risks.
    • Produce sold in Washington has been recalled.

    What to watch next

    • Identification of the specific Idaho company issuing the recall
    • Confirmation of additional states where contaminated produce was distributed
    • Final case counts from the CDC investigation
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. The New York Times — Salmonella Outbreak That Sickened 22 Is Linked to Broccoli Sprouts From Idaho
    2. fda.gov — Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Sprouts (September 2026)
    3. TODAY.com — Broccoli Sprouts Linked to Salmonella Outbreak Recalled After 2 Hospitalizations
    4. Fox Business — Broccoli sprouts linked to salmonella outbreak recalled after 22 are sickened
    5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) — Where People Got Sick: Salmonella Outbreak, September 2026
    6. Idaho Statesman — Fresh produce sold by Idaho company recalled for salmonella risks. What to know
    7. CIDRAP — CDC warns of new Salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts
    8. Tacoma News Tribune — More grocery store produce sold in WA recalled for salmonella risks
    9. Yahoo — Disgusting outbreak of diarrhea-causing cyclospora is over, feds say — but new broccoli salmonella cases may be spreading
    10. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) — Investigation Update: Salmonella Outbreak, September 2026
    11. The Salt Lake Tribune — Salmonella outbreak sickened 22 in Utah and nearby states is linked to broccoli sprouts from Idaho
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