Last updated: September 2, 2026
Overview: Sprouts Farmers Market lettuce, jalapeño peppers and frozen blueberries were not included in the specific 2026 outbreak-related recalls described below. Sprouts relies on supplier verification, traceability, certifications, audits and ongoing oversight to support produce safety, and offers both certified organic and locally grown produce.
Q: Is lettuce sold at Sprouts affected by the summer 2026 Cyclospora outbreak?
A: No. Lettuce sold at Sprouts is not impacted by the summer 2026 Cyclospora outbreak. Sprouts confirmed that none of the lettuce products it carries came from farms identified in the outbreak investigation, and no Sprouts stores received affected product. See the FDA outbreak notice for current information.
Q: Are jalapeño peppers sold at Sprouts impacted by the summer 2026 Salmonella outbreak?
A: No. Jalapeños sold at Sprouts are not impacted by the summer 2026 Salmonella outbreak. Through our traceability and supplier verification processes, Sprouts confirmed that none of its jalapeños were sourced from the implicated growers, and no affected product entered its store network. See the FDA outbreak notice for current information.
Q: Are frozen blueberries sold at Sprouts affected by the summer 2026 E. coli outbreak?
A: No. Frozen blueberries sold at Sprouts are not impacted by the summer 2026 E. coli outbreak. See the FDA outbreak notice for current information.
Q: How does Sprouts ensure food safety in the produce it sells?
A: Sprouts sources produce from trusted growers who must meet Sprouts’ high standards for food safety, quality and compliance. Through certifications, audits and ongoing oversight, we hold our supplier network accountable for delivering produce our customers can feel good about bringing home. See Sprouts Quality and Sourcing.
Q: Is produce sold at Sprouts organic?
A: More than 50% of Sprouts’ produce department is certified organic. Sprouts partners with growers that meet the highest USDA Organic standards in soil health and farming practices to offer organic produce full of freshness you can taste. See Sprouts Quality and Sourcing.
Q: Is produce sold at Sprouts locally grown?
A: Sprouts offers a wide assortment of locally grown produce, although not all produce can be locally sourced year-round because of growing seasons and regional availability. Sprouts believes that when produce is grown closer to home, it’s fresher for you.
Sprouts partners with more than 200 local farms across the country to source produce grown as close as possible to customers’ regions. Locally grown produce in our stores that has spent less time in transit is fresher for you and friendlier for the planet. See Sprouts Quality and Sourcing.