Minnesota alfalfa sprout grower linked to outbreak of Salmonella and E. coli
At least 41 people in Minnesota and Wisconsin have been sickened, with 3 hospitalized, after eating alfalfa sprouts sold under 2 brand names
Minnesota health officials have linked an outbreak of Salmonella and E. coli infections to alfalfa sprouts produced by Everything Sprouts, a Minnesota grower. The sprouts were sold under two brand names, Calco and Everything Sprouts, to restaurants and grocery stores. According to Minnesota officials, 23 people in Minnesota have become ill, with two hospitalized.
Wisconsin investigators have identified another 18 cases of illness tied to the same alfalfa sprouts. In total, at least 41 people in Minnesota and Wisconsin have been sickened, with 3 hospitalized. The illnesses involve different strains of E. coli, including STEC O168:H8, STEC O103:H25, and STEC O26:H11, as well as Salmonella.
The outbreak is unusual in that it involves two types of disease-causing bacteria. Minnesota investigators are working with Wisconsin and federal health officials to determine the source and scope of the contamination.
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