https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/alfalfa-sprouts-linked-to-illnesses-in-15-states-f-d-a-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/alfalfa-sprouts-linked-to-illnesses-in-15-states-f-d-a-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/alfalfa-sprouts-linked-to-illnesses-in-15-states-f-d-a-says#u51025Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:40:51 +0000Federal health officials have tied an outbreak of E. coli and salmonella to alfalfa sprouts sold in grocery stores. At least 55 people across 15 states have fallen ill. The FDA and other health authorities traced the contaminated products to a grower and company located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. These sprouts have been recalled as the CDC continues its investigation into the August 2026 outbreak. One reported illness occurred in Washington state.Why it mattersAlfalfa sprouts are high-risk foods because their growth conditions can favor bacterial contamination. This outbreak follows a pattern https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/alfalfa-sprouts-linked-to-illnesses-in-15-states-f-d-a-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/alfalfa-sprouts-linked-to-illnesses-in-15-states-f-d-a-says#u47658Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:43:09 +0000At least 55 people across 15 states have fallen ill due to an E. coli and salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts. The FDA and health officials traced the contamination to a grower and company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In response to the outbreak, the contaminated alfalfa sprouts have been recalled. The CDC is continuing its investigation into the August 2026 outbreak, which has included at least one reported illness in Washington state.Why it mattersAlfalfa sprouts are a common garnish that can carry pathogens if contaminated during growth. This outbreak is significant due to the