Gardeners Basics recalls broccoli sprouting seeds linked to Salmonella outbreak

```json {"severity":"HIGH","content":"Gardeners Basics has recalled one-pound bags of broccoli sprouting seeds due to a Salmonella outbreak. This is the latest in a series of recalls of sprouting seeds traced to the same seed supplier's lot. The FDA has identified a common supplier behind multiple recalls but has chosen not to disclose the supplier's name publicly.\n\nSalmonella can cause serious food poisoning, with symptoms including diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. The infection poses particular risk to young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Raw and lightly cooked sprouts have been linked to repeated outbreaks over the years because the warm, moist conditions needed to grow sprouts also favor bacterial growth.\n\nThe FDA's refusal to name the supplier makes it harder for consumers to assess their full risk. If you've purchased sprouting seeds recently, check your product source and packaging. Avoid consuming raw sprouts if you're in a vulnerable group. Cook sprouts thoroughly before eating, and when buying seeds for sprouting, look for suppliers with strong food safety records. Consider contacting your local health department if you develop symptoms of food poisoning after consuming sprouts."} ```