FDA Class IFDA·Food·October 14, 2026

Eden Brothers recalls Calabrese Broccoli Seeds over possible Salmonella contamination

The seeds may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems, though no illnesses have been reported.

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Recall details

Product
EDEN BROTHERS Broccoli Seeds - Calabrese. Sold in packets, Net Wt. 1oz pouches, UPC SVBRO111 -qb2 & 1 Pound pouches UPC SVBRO111 -qb4.
Hazard
Salmonella
Units
195 Packets; 35/1oz pouches; 8/1lb pouches
Where sold
Product was distributed to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV & WY.
FDA classification
Class I · Ongoing
Company announcement
October 14, 2026
Classified by FDA
October 23, 2026
Recall started
October 7, 2026
FDA enforcement report
November 4, 2026
Identifiers
  • Codes: Lot #1022067, Packed For: 2027; Lot #1022068, Packed For: 2027
  • FDA recall number: H-0177-2027

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Official notice

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Product
EDEN BROTHERS Broccoli Seeds - Calabrese. Sold in packets, Net Wt. 1oz pouches, UPC SVBRO111 -qb2 & 1 Pound pouches UPC SVBRO111 -qb4.
Reason for recall
Salmonella
Classification
Class I (Ongoing)
Distribution
Product was distributed to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV & WY.
Quantity
195 Packets; 35/1oz pouches; 8/1lb pouches
Company announcement
Arden, NC – October 7th 2026 – Eden Brothers LLC is recalling Calabrese Broccoli Seeds in Packet, 1 Ounce and 1 Pound sizes (Eden Brothers lots 1022067 and 1022068; supplier lot W4105) because we were informed by our supplier that they may be contaminated with Salmonella . Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. In rare cases, a Salmonella infection can enter the bloodstream and cause more severe illness. Eden Brothers was notified by its supplier that the seeds may be contaminated with Salmonella . Eden Brothers stopped sales of the affected lots and is notifying customers directly. No illnesses have been reported to date.

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