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Seafood and broccoli sprouting seeds recalled in US

The recalls cover seafood in six states, smoked seafood sold in South Carolina and broccoli sprouting seeds; shoppers are told to check the maker's notice.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN Newsroom
Published 2:11 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by USA Today: “Broccoli sprouting seeds recalled. See where they were sold”, with reporting from MassLive.com and The State.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 2:11 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: US.

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USA TodayBroccoli sprouting seeds recalled. See where they were sold
MassLive.comSeafood sold in 6 states recalled over listeria concerns: Do not consume
The StateSmoked seafood sold in SC recalled over bacteria risk. Here’s what the FDA said

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSeafood sold in six states is recalled over listeria concerns, according to MassLive, and the advice is plain: do not eat it.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSix states, and it's sitting in freezers right now! Check the maker's notice, folks, and stop using it if it matches.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSmoked seafood sold in South Carolina is also recalled over a bacteria risk, and The State says to read what the FDA said.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSmoked fish with a bacteria problem. That's a rough way to find out your lunch has opinions.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLast, USA Today reports broccoli sprouting seeds are recalled. Check where they were sold, and stop using them until you've read the maker's notice.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSeeds! The one thing you grow on purpose!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCheck your fridge, and don't let this one sprout into a bigger problem.

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