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EAK Distribution LLC recalled Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The seeds were sold on Amazon nationwide from Aug. 20 to Sept. 18, 2026; the company says no illnesses linked to the product have been reported. Customers are advised not to use the seeds, to dispose of them and to contact Amazon for a refund.
EAK Distribution LLC has recalled its Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom, because the seeds may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was sold through Amazon to customers nationwide from Aug. 20 through Sept. 18, 2026; the company says no illnesses linked to its product have been reported.
The recalled product is sold in a cream-colored, 8-ounce pouch bearing the UPC 850056627443. EAK says the production lot code, embossed on the pouch’s top seal, is AUG172026. The recall applies to the product sold on Amazon during the stated dates. The notice does not identify other Home Grown products as part of this recall.
According to the company’s announcement posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 2, EAK was told by its seed supplier on Sept. 16 that there might be a problem with original broccoli seed lot W4105, which EAK had purchased. The supplier recalled that bulk lot, and EAK says it halted sales the following day. On Sept. 28, the supplier told EAK that Salmonella had been detected in a broccoli seed sample collected and analyzed by the FDA.
EAK says it has stopped production and distribution of the affected product. The company advises consumers who bought it on Amazon not to use the seeds and to dispose of them. It also tells customers to contact Amazon for a full refund. Questions can be directed to EAK at 541-306-4278, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time.
What the Salmonella Warning Means
The recall concerns a food product that can be used to grow sprouts, and the company’s notice identifies a potential Salmonella contamination risk. The FDA-hosted announcement says Salmonella infection can cause fever, diarrhea—which may be bloody—nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. It warns that infections can be serious, and sometimes fatal, for young children, older or frail people, and people with weakened immune systems.
The announcement also says that in rare cases the bacteria may enter the bloodstream and cause more severe conditions, including arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis. These are general health warnings in the recall notice, not reports of effects from this particular product. EAK states that no illnesses from its product had been reported as of its announcement. Consumers who have the identified package can follow the recall instructions without waiting for symptoms or further reports.
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How the Seed Lot Was Flagged
EAK’s announcement links the recall to an FDA investigation involving a multistate foodborne illness outbreak. The company says its supplier notified it that seeds from the relevant source had been identified as being used by a sprout grower whose finished product was part of that investigation. It does not say that the recalled retail packages themselves were confirmed as the source of illnesses.
The sequence described by EAK is: supplier notification on Sept. 16; sales halted on Sept. 17; notification of the positive Salmonella result on Sept. 28; and the recall announcement on Oct. 2, 2026. The FDA’s page characterizes the notice as a company announcement posted as a public service and says the agency does not endorse the company or product. EAK says the recall was made with FDA’s knowledge.
“There have been no reported illnesses from our product to date.”
— EAK Distribution LLC, in its recall announcement
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What the Recall Notice Does Not Say
The announcement does not state how many packages were sold, how many remain with consumers, or whether any recalled packages have been returned or destroyed. It also does not provide the FDA sample’s laboratory details, the amount of product affected, or a fuller account of the multistate outbreak mentioned by the company. The source and extent of contamination across the retail packages are not specified.
EAK’s statement that no illnesses have been reported applies to its product as of the announcement; it is not a finding that contamination could not cause illness. The supplied notice does not report confirmed illnesses tied directly to these packages or say whether further test results, case counts or distribution details are expected.
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Steps for Buyers and Company
Consumers who purchased the identified seeds on Amazon between Aug. 20 and Sept. 18 should check the package for the product name, UPC and lot code, avoid using the seeds and dispose of the product. The company says buyers should contact Amazon for a full refund. Customers with questions can call EAK at 541-306-4278 during the listed weekday hours.
EAK says production and distribution of the affected product have stopped. The announcement does not set out a deadline for refunds or provide a timetable for any additional findings. Consumers can monitor the company’s notices and FDA recall information for updates about the product or the investigation.
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Key Questions
Which broccoli seeds are included in the recall?
The recall covers Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom, sold in a cream-colored pouch with UPC 850056627443 and lot code AUG172026 embossed on its top seal.
Where and when were the seeds sold?
EAK says the product was sold to consumers nationwide on Amazon from Aug. 20 through Sept. 18, 2026.
What should customers do with the recalled seeds?
The company advises consumers not to use the seeds, to dispose of them and to contact Amazon for a full refund.
Have illnesses been reported from this product?
EAK said its announcement that no illnesses from its product had been reported. The notice links the seed concern to an FDA investigation but does not report confirmed illnesses tied directly to these retail packages.
How can consumers contact EAK?
Consumers can call 541-306-4278, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time. EAK directs buyers to Amazon for refund requests.
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