There’s a New Outbreak Tied to Greens That You Should Know About, Says FDA

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   FDA and CDC Investigate Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Broccoli Sprouts

   A Salmonella outbreak has sickened 22 people and is linked to broccoli sprouts from Idaho. The FDA and CDC are currently investigating the source of the contamination. Two individuals were hospitalized as a result of the outbreak. Affected broccoli sprouts have been recalled to prevent further illness. This investigation is active as of September 2026.

   Why it matters

   Salmonella contamination in sprouts often occurs during the growth process due to the warm, humid conditions required for germination. Recalls are used to remove contaminated produce from the supply chain. This current outbreak follows a separate, now-ended Cyclospora outbreak.

   What is confirmed

   • A Salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts has sickened 22 people.
   • The contaminated broccoli sprouts originated in Idaho.
   • The FDA is investigating a Salmonella outbreak tied to sprouts in September 2026.
   • The CDC has linked a Salmonella outbreak to broccoli sprouts.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The broccoli sprout recall followed two hospitalizations.

   What to watch next

   • Identification of the specific farm or producer in Idaho
   • FDA updates on the scope of the product recall
   • Confirmation of additional illness cases by the CDC
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. Yahoo — There’s a New Outbreak Tied to Greens That You Should Know About, Says FDA
   2. The New York Times — Salmonella Outbreak That Sickened 22 Is Linked to Broccoli Sprouts From Idaho
   3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) — Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Broccoli Sprouts
   4. fda.gov — Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Sprouts (September 2026)
   5. TODAY.com — Broccoli Sprouts Linked to Salmonella Outbreak Recalled After 2 Hospitalizations
   6. laist.com — Cyclospora outbreak ends
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