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Burn ban extended, salmonella case count grows

Saturday, September 5, 2026

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Whatcom County has extended its stage 2 burn ban, which prohibits all outdoor burning, until further notice, according to the September 4 emergency management briefing.

The county reported three local cases linked to a Salmonella outbreak connected to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts' broccoli sprouts, as stated in a September 3 alert from Whatcom County health officials.

The burn ban remains in effect for all outdoor burning, and residents are directed to check WhatcomReady Facebook for preparedness tips. The Salmonella outbreak investigation is ongoing with state health officials.

📄 Source: Whatcom County Sheriff — http://whatcomcounty.us/RSSFeed.aspx?ModID=1&CID=Sheriff-18/

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Whatcom County has extended its stage 2 burn banNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The stage 2 burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban still in effect, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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The extension of the burn ban is until further notice“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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The extension was announced in the September 4 emergency management briefingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Whatcom County reported three local cases linked to a Salmonella outbreak“Three Whatcom Cases Linked to Evergreen Fresh Broccoli Sprouts Salmonella Outbreak — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:51:36 -0800 We are working with state health officials investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans linked to broccoli sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho.”
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The Salmonella outbreak is connected to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts' broccoli sprouts“We are working with state health officials investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans linked to broccoli sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho.”
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The outbreak alert was issued on September 3“Three Whatcom Cases Linked to Evergreen Fresh Broccoli Sprouts Salmonella Outbreak — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:51:36 -0800 We are working with state health officials investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans linked to broccoli sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho. Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5684”
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The outbreak alert was issued by Whatcom County health officialsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The burn ban remains in effect for all outdoor burning“A county-wide stage 2 burn ban still in effect, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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Residents are directed to check WhatcomReady Facebook for preparedness tips“Visit WhatcomReady Facebook for preparedness tips.”
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The Salmonella outbreak investigation is ongoing“We are working with state health officials investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans linked to broccoli sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho.”
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The investigation is being conducted with state health officials“We are working with state health officials investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans linked to broccoli sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho.”