Alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and salmonella outbreak
Alfalfa sprouts sold in grocery stores have sickened 55 people in 15 states, federal health officials say.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified an outbreak of food poisoning linked to alfalfa sprouts, affecting at least 55 people across 15 US states. The outbreak, first documented in Minnesota and Wisconsin, has involved multiple germs, including salmonella and various strains of E coli. Shiga toxin-producing E coli, known as Stec, can lead to severe complications such as kidney failure.
Of the 34 sick people interviewed, 26 reported consuming alfalfa sprouts. The implicated sprouts were produced by Everything Sprouts, a Minnesota-based grower, and distributed under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands to restaurants and grocery stores. The company has voluntarily recalled certain lots of alfalfa sprouts, stating they have not received any positive lab results since the outbreak began.
In June 2025, the FDA issued a warning letter to Everything Sprouts, citing previous inspections that identified several concerns, including a leaking roof and contaminated workers' smocks.
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