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Alfalfa sprouts recalled for E. coli and salmonella after dozens of illnesses

Everything Sprouts LLC has recalled three alfalfa sprout varieties distributed to wholesale customers from May 27 to August 21. Federal health officials link the produce to Salmonella and Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) infections affecting 55 people across 15 states. The recall follows investigations by the CDC and other health agencies that traced the contamination to a Minnesota grower. The action aims to purge contaminated sprouts from the grocery supply chain to stop further illnesses.

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Federal health officials confirmed that the contaminated sprouts were sold in grocery stores.

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  1. Everything Sprouts Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts Amid Multi-State Outbreak

    Everything Sprouts LLC has recalled three alfalfa sprout varieties distributed to wholesale customers from May 27 to August 21. Federal health officials link the produce to Salmonella and Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) infections affecting 55 people across 15 states. The recall follows investigations by the CDC and other health agencies that traced the contamination to a Minnesota grower. The action aims to purge contaminated sprouts from the grocery supply chain to stop further illnesses.

    Why it matters

    Alfalfa sprouts are high-risk foods because their growth conditions can harbor bacteria. This outbreak is significant due to the dual presence of both E. coli and Salmonella. Health officials are monitoring the scale of the infection across the 15 impacted states.

    What is confirmed

    • Everything Sprouts recalled alfalfa sprouts distributed between May 27 and August 21.
    • The outbreak affected 55 people across 15 states.
    • The contamination involves both Salmonella and E. coli.
    • Federal health officials linked the sprouts sold in grocery stores to the illnesses.

    What to watch next

    • Reports of new illness cases from the CDC
    • Updates on the total volume of recalled produce
    • Results of further testing at the Minnesota grower site
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    2. www.morningagclips.com — Alfalfa Sprout Linked to Food-Poisoning Outbreak in 15 States
    3. medicalxpress.com — Alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and salmonella outbreak
    4. www.wired.com — Want Safer Eggs? A Sous Vide Machine Might Be the Answer
    5. www.theguardian.com — Alfalfa sprouts linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, US officials say
    6. www.consumerreports.org — Alfalfa Sprouts From Everything Sprouts Linked to an E. Coli and Salmonella Outbreak
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  2. Everything Sprouts LLC Recalls Alfalfa Products Linked to 15-State Outbreak

    Everything Sprouts LLC of Minneapolis, MN, is recalling three varieties of alfalfa sprouts distributed to wholesale customers between May 27 and Aug. 21. The company's products are linked to an outbreak of Salmonella and Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) affecting 15 states. This recall follows reports of at least 55 illnesses. Health agencies previously traced the contamination to a Minnesota grower, and the current action aims to remove contaminated produce from the supply chain to prevent further infections.

    Why it matters

    The outbreak involves two different types of bacteria, including a rare Shiga toxin producing strain of E. coli. Contamination in sprouts often occurs during growth due to the warm, humid conditions required for germination. Investigators are focusing on the distribution network to identify all affected batches.

    What is confirmed

    • Everything Sprouts LLC of Minneapolis, MN, is recalling three varieties of alfalfa sprouts.
    • The recalled sprouts were distributed to wholesale customers from May 27 to Aug. 21.
    • The products are linked to an outbreak of Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) and/or Salmonella across 15 states.
    • At least 55 people across 15 states have been sickened by the outbreak.

    What to watch next

    • Identification of the specific wholesale customers who received the contaminated batches
    • Updates on the total number of confirmed illnesses and hospitalizations
    • Results of the investigation into how the bacteria entered the Everything Sprouts production process
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    1. consent.yahoo.com — Map: Recalled sprouts linked to rare E. Coli and Salmonella outbreak across 15 states
    2. www.foodsafetynews.com — Sprout company recalls products linked to 15-state outbreak
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  3. Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled After E. coli and Salmonella Outbreak

    Health officials have recalled alfalfa sprouts after an outbreak of E. coli and salmonella sickened at least 55 people across 15 states. US health agencies and the CDC linked the food poisoning to the produce, with investigators tracing the contamination to a grower in Minnesota. The outbreak has prompted wide-scale recalls to prevent further infections. Cases have been specifically linked to alfalfa sprouts in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Authorities continue to monitor the spread of the infections as they isolate the source of the bacteria.

    Why it matters

    Alfalfa sprouts are high-risk foods because their growth conditions can favor bacterial contamination. This multi-state outbreak involves two different types of pathogens, increasing the complexity of the public health response.

    What is confirmed

    • At least 55 people have become ill due to E. coli and salmonella infections linked to alfalfa sprouts.
    • The food-poisoning outbreak has affected 15 states.
    • Alfalfa sprouts have been recalled following the outbreak.
    • Health officials traced the outbreak to a Minnesota alfalfa grower.
    • Minnesota and Wisconsin have linked cases to alfalfa sprouts.

    What to watch next

    • Identification of the specific Minnesota grower by name
    • Updates on the total number of illnesses or hospitalizations
    • Results of further contamination testing at distribution centers
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. NBC News — Alfalfa sprouts recalled for E. coli and salmonella after dozens of illnesses
    2. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — At least 55 sickened in salmonella, E. coli outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts
    3. CBS News — Alfalfa sprouts recalled after E. coli, salmonella outbreak sickens dozens in 15 states
    4. AP News — Alfalfa sprout linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, health officials say
    5. Star Tribune — Health officials trace E. coli and salmonella outbreak to Minnesota alfalfa grower
    6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) — Where People Got Sick: E. coli and Salmonella Outbreak, August 2026
    7. FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul — Minnesota, Wisconsin link E. coli and salmonella cases to alfalfa sprouts
    8. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) — E. coli and Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts
    9. Reuters — US health agencies report 55 cases of E. coli and salmonella infections tied to alfalfa sprouts
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