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EAK Distribution LLC recalled its 8-ounce Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The company says the product was sold on Amazon nationwide from Aug. 20 to Sept. 18, 2026, and advises customers not to use it, to dispose of it and to contact Amazon for a refund. No illnesses linked to the product had been reported as of the Oct. 2 recall announcement.
EAK Distribution LLC recalled its 8-ounce Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to a company announcement posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 2, 2026. The seeds were sold through Amazon nationwide from Aug. 20 through Sept. 18; customers are urged not to use them and to dispose of the product.
The recalled product is labeled HOME GROWN Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom. It comes in a cream-colored pouch bearing UPC 850056627443; the top seal is embossed with production lot code AUG172026. The company said the recall covers the product sold on Amazon during the dates listed in its announcement.
EAK Distribution said its seed supplier notified it on Sept. 16 that there could be a problem with original broccoli seed lot W4105 purchased by the company. According to EAK, sales were halted on Sept. 17. The supplier notified the company on Sept. 28 that Salmonella had been detected in a broccoli seed sample collected and analyzed by the FDA. EAK said it stopped production and distribution of the affected product.
The company said there had been no reported illnesses from its product as of the announcement. It advised people who bought the recalled seeds not to use them, to dispose of them and to contact Amazon for a full refund. Questions can be directed to EAK Distribution at 541-306-4278, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time.
Why Sprouting Seeds Raise Concern
The recall concerns a foodborne pathogen that can cause illness, with particular risks for young children, older adults, frail people and those with weakened immune systems. The company’s notice says healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience fever, diarrhea that can be bloody, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare cases, infection can enter the bloodstream and cause more serious conditions.
Because the product is sold as seeds for sprouting, customers should not assume that planting or rinsing the seeds makes them safe to consume. The recall instruction is clear: do not use the product. Checking the package details can help buyers identify whether they have the recalled item, while the reported absence of illnesses is a status update—not confirmation that every package is free of risk.
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How the Seed Lot Was Flagged
The company linked its action to a broader food safety investigation. EAK said its supplier told it the seeds had been identified as seeds used by a sprout grower whose finished product was part of an FDA investigation into a multistate foodborne illness outbreak. The announcement does not say that EAK’s packaged seeds themselves caused illnesses or identify the finished product involved in that investigation.
EAK’s stated timeline begins with the supplier’s Sept. 16 notice about original seed lot W4105, followed by the halt to sales the next day. The company said it received the information about the FDA-analyzed sample on Sept. 28 and then ceased production and distribution of the affected product. The recall was announced Oct. 2 and, according to the company, was made with the FDA’s knowledge. The FDA page identifies the notice as a company announcement posted as a public service; it says the agency does not endorse the company or product.
“There have been no reported illnesses from our product to date.”
— EAK Distribution, in its recall announcement
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What the Notice Does Not Establish
The announcement does not state how many packages were sold, whether all units from the listed sales period came from the affected seed lot, or whether any recalled packages remain available through resales. It also does not provide the sample result details, such as the number of samples tested or the testing date. The company says Salmonella was detected in a sample collected and analyzed by the FDA, but the notice does not publish the laboratory report.
The link described by EAK is between the seeds and a grower whose finished product was part of an FDA outbreak investigation. The announcement does not identify the grower, specify the outbreak’s case count, or establish that the recalled retail packages caused reported illnesses. EAK reported no illnesses associated with its product as of Oct. 2; whether that status changes is not stated.
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Steps for Buyers and Recall Follow-Up
People who purchased the cream-colored 8-ounce pouch through Amazon from Aug. 20 to Sept. 18 should compare its UPC and embossed lot code with the recall notice. If it matches, do not use the seeds; dispose of them and contact Amazon to request the full refund described by EAK. Consumers with questions can call the company at 541-306-4278 during its listed weekday hours.
The company said affected production and distribution had stopped. The announcement does not give a deadline for refunds or describe further testing, so purchasers should follow any updated instructions from EAK, Amazon or the FDA. The FDA’s public notice is based on the company’s announcement; any additional agency updates or findings would clarify the scope of the recall and the status of the related investigation.
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Key Questions
Which broccoli seeds have been recalled?
The recall covers HOME GROWN Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom, in a cream-colored pouch with UPC 850056627443 and production lot code AUG172026 embossed on the top seal.
Where and when were the seeds sold?
EAK Distribution said the product was sold to consumers nationwide on Amazon.com from Aug. 20 through Sept. 18, 2026.
What should customers do with the recalled seeds?
Do not use the seeds. The company advises customers to dispose of the product and contact Amazon for a full refund. Questions can also be directed to EAK Distribution at 541-306-4278 during the listed weekday hours.
Have illnesses been reported?
EAK Distribution said no illnesses from its product had been reported when it issued the recall announcement on Oct. 2, 2026. The notice does not rule out later reports or establish that every package is uncontaminated.
Why did EAK Distribution issue the recall?
EAK said its supplier notified it that Salmonella was detected in a broccoli seed sample collected and analyzed by the FDA. The company also said the seeds were identified as being used by a sprout grower whose finished product was part of an FDA multistate foodborne illness investigation.
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