Company recalls alfalfa sprouts after CDC says 55 sickened in salmonella, E. coli outbreak
Everything Sprouts LLC expanded its product recall to include Robust Radish Sprout Mix on August 28, 2026. The action follows an outbreak of salmonella and E. coli that has sickened 55 people across 15 states. Four people have required hospitalization, and at least two patients suffered simultaneous infections from both bacteria. Federal health authorities, including the CDC, are investigating the grocery store produce. The contaminated products were distributed between May 27 and August 21.
What changed
Everything Sprouts LLC expanded its ongoing sprout recall on August 28, 2026, to include certain lots of Robust Radish Sprout Mix.
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Everything Sprouts Expands Recall With Radish Mix
Everything Sprouts LLC expanded its product recall to include Robust Radish Sprout Mix on August 28, 2026. The action follows an outbreak of salmonella and E. coli that has sickened 55 people across 15 states. Four people have required hospitalization, and at least two patients suffered simultaneous infections from both bacteria. Federal health authorities, including the CDC, are investigating the grocery store produce. The contaminated products were distributed between May 27 and August 21.
Why it matters
Sprouts frequently present food safety challenges due to the warm and humid conditions required for cultivation, which also foster rapid bacterial growth. This incident is part of a broader summer of food recalls across the nation that includes a massive cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce. Federal oversight of sprout production and seed supply chains faces renewed scrutiny following these multi-state illnesses.
What is confirmed
- Everything Sprouts LLC expanded its recall to include Robust Radish Sprout Mix on August 28, 2026.
- The outbreak involves both E. coli and salmonella, sickening 55 people in 15 states.
- Four people have been hospitalized in the multi-state outbreak.
- At least two patients were infected by both bacteria simultaneously.
Still unconfirmed
- A seed supplier, International Sprout Holdings Inc. of Cookeville, TN, may have been named quietly in an FDA report regarding a multi-state outbreak.
What to watch next
- Further FDA disclosures regarding sprout seed suppliers
- Additional product recall expansions from federal health investigations
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- www.mycentraloregon.com — Radish sprout mix added to ongoing recall of sprouts linked to salmonella, E. coli outbreak
- journalstar.com — A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net
- www.foodsafetynews.com — New Salmonella outbreak traced to Evergreen Sprouts
- www.foodsafetynews.com — Sprout seed supplier recalled product amid outbreak
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Dual Bacteria Outbreak Linked to Everything Sprouts LLC Alfalfa Products
Everything Sprouts LLC of Minneapolis, MN is recalling alfalfa sprouts distributed between May 27 and August 21 after 55 people in 15 states fell ill. The outbreak involves both E. coli and salmonella, with at least two patients infected by both bacteria simultaneously. Four people have been hospitalized. Federal health officials, including the CDC, are investigating the contamination of the grocery store produce.
Why it matters
Contamination of minimally processed foods can lead to widespread illness due to the broad distribution networks of grocery stores. This case is unusual because it involves two different types of bacterial pathogens in the same product line.
What is confirmed
- Alfalfa sprouts sickened 55 people across 15 states.
- The recalled products were distributed from May 27 to August 21.
- Everything Sprouts LLC of Minneapolis, MN is linked to the outbreak.
- Four people were hospitalized.
- The CDC is investigating the outbreak.
Still unconfirmed
- At least two people were infected with both E. coli and salmonella bacteria.
What to watch next
- CDC findings on the source of the dual contamination
- Expansion of the recall list to other produce items
- Updated hospitalization or fatality counts
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (5)
- medicalxpress.com — Alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and salmonella outbreak
- www.yahoo.com — Alfalfa Sprouts Were Linked to E. Coli and Salmonella at the Same Time — Here’s How That’s Possible
- www.clinicalpainadvisor.com — Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to E Coli and Salmonella Outbreak
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- www.yahoo.com — Grocery store produce linked to stomach illness in Washington state. What to know
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Alfalfa Sprouts Recall: 55 Sickened in E. coli, Salmonella Outbreak
A company is recalling alfalfa sprouts after at least 55 people in 15 states fell ill from E. coli and salmonella. The recalled products were distributed from May 27 to August 21. Four people have been hospitalized. The outbreak has been linked to Everything Sprouts LLC of Minneapolis, MN. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating.
Why it matters
The recall was issued after reports of illnesses across the US. The outbreak involves multiple germs and has affected people in 15 states. Food safety officials are working to determine the cause of the outbreak and prevent further illnesses.
What is confirmed
- At least 55 people in 15 states fell ill from E. coli and salmonella.
- The recalled products were distributed from May 27 to August 21.
- Four people have been hospitalized.
- The outbreak has been linked to Everything Sprouts LLC of Minneapolis, MN.
What to watch next
- Further updates on the investigation
- Additional recalls or warnings
- CDC announcement of the outbreak's end
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- consent.yahoo.com — Alfalfa Sprouts Recall Follows Reports of Illnesses Across 15 States
- www.fox10phoenix.com — Alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli, Salmonella outbreaks recalled after CDC warning
- kffhealthnews.org — Pressed For Clarification, Oz Rebuts Trump's Claim That Combo MMR Vaccine Is 'Lethal'
- www.morningagclips.com — Alfalfa Sprout Linked to Food-Poisoning Outbreak in 15 States
- www.theguardian.com — Alfalfa sprouts linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, US officials say
- krcgtv.com — Alfalfa sprout linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, health officials say
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Alfalfa Sprouts Recall Issued Amid 15-State E. coli, Salmonella Outbreak
A company is recalling alfalfa sprouts after at least 55 people in 15 states fell ill from E. coli and salmonella. The recalled products were distributed from May 27 to August 21. Four people have been hospitalized. The outbreak has been linked to Everything Sprouts LLC of Minneapolis, MN. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating.
Why it matters
The outbreak is significant as it involves two types of bacteria, E. coli and salmonella, which can cause severe food poisoning. Alfalfa sprouts are a common source of such outbreaks due to their growing conditions. The recall and investigation aim to prevent further illnesses. Food safety authorities are working to identify the source of contamination.
What is confirmed
- At least 55 people have fallen ill in 15 states.
- The outbreak is linked to alfalfa sprouts distributed by Everything Sprouts LLC.
- Four people have been hospitalized.
- The recalled products were distributed from May 27 to August 21.
What to watch next
- Further updates on the number of illnesses and hospitalizations
- Identification of the specific contamination source
- Effectiveness of the recall in halting the outbreak
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (7)
- NBC News — Alfalfa sprouts recalled for E. coli and salmonella after dozens of illnesses
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — At least 55 sickened in salmonella, E. coli outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) — Where People Got Sick: E. coli and Salmonella Outbreak, August 2026
- CNN — Alfalfa sprout linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, health officials say
- The New York Times — Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Illnesses in 15 States, F.D.A. Says
- www.foodsafetynews.com — Sprout company recalls products linked to 15-state outbreak
- www.newsweek.com — Map: Sprouts Recalled After Rare Double-Outbreak Hits 15 States