Company recalls alfalfa sprouts after CDC says 55 sickened in salmonella, E. coli outbreak

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1. 3d ago

   Sprout Outbreaks Sickening 108 People Across 19 States

   Two separate sprout-linked food poisoning outbreaks have sickened 108 people across 19 states, according to recent public health data. The bacterial infections are tied to contaminated alfalfa sprouts and seeds, prompting extensive market withdrawals. Federal health agencies report that the illnesses involve multiple germs, including Salmonella Agona and Shiga toxin-producing strains of E. coli. Consumers and home sprouters are urged to inspect their seeds and sprouts immediately. Affected products include items sold under the Calco, Everything Sprouts, Todd's Seeds, and HOME GROWN brands.

   Why it matters

   Foodborne illnesses linked to raw sprouts present a recurring public safety challenge because the warm, humid conditions required to germinate sprouts also foster rapid bacterial growth. Previous enforcement actions involved a 950-pound recall by Berlin Seeds after investigators traced an outbreak to a single contaminated seed lot. The widening scope of these advisories highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in the supply chain for sprouting seeds distributed through major retail platforms and local growers.

   What is confirmed

   • Two sprout outbreaks have sickened 108 people in 19 states.
   • LEASA Industries Co. Inc. of Miami, Florida, recalled its alfalfa sprouts because of possible E. coli contamination.
   • Todd’s Seeds and HOME GROWN broccoli sprouting seeds sold on Amazon were recalled due to Salmonella or E. coli.
   • Everything Sprouts, a Minnesota grower, sold alfalfa sprouts linked to food poisoning under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The LEASA Industries recall was intentionally hidden because it was only posted on an obscure FDA enforcement report rather than the main recall page.

   What to watch next

   • Additional federal enforcement reports or expanded recalls from seed distributors
   • Updated case count totals and state breakdowns from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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2. 7d ago

   Alfalfa Sprout Outbreak Reaches 76 Cases Across 16 States

   Federal health agencies report a multi-state outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella Agona infections linked to alfalfa sprouts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention counts 76 sick individuals across 16 states. Investigators trace the illnesses to a single seed lot, prompting broader seed recalls following an initial 950-pound recall by Berlin Seeds. Officials advise home sprouters and consumers to inspect their seeds and sprouts immediately to prevent further bacterial infections.

   Why it matters

   Sprout-related foodborne illness outbreaks remain a persistent challenge for federal regulators because the warm, moist conditions required to germinate sprouts also foster bacterial growth. The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to collaborate with state and local partners to identify contaminated seed lots distributed through online sales.

   What is confirmed

   • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 76 sick individuals in 16 states from alfalfa sprouts tied to one seed lot.
   • The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating illnesses in a multi-state outbreak involving Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella Agona infections.
   • Shiga toxin-producing E. coli serotypes in the outbreak include O26:H11, O103:H25, and O168:H8, alongside Salmonella Agona.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The recalled seeds reached customers across 44 states through online sales.

   What to watch next

   • Identification of additional contaminated seed lots by federal regulators
   • Updates on hospitalization and severe illness rates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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   3. www.foodsafetynews.com — Another state, more patients involved in sprout outbreak
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3. 9d ago

   Berlin Seeds Recalls 950 Pounds of Alfalfa Sprouting Seed

   Federal health officials report that a multi-state outbreak of Escherichia coli and salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened 55 people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration are tracking the illnesses across multiple states. In response to the bacterial contamination, Ohio-based Berlin Seeds recalled 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed. The recalled seeds reached customers across 44 states through online sales. Officials warn that consumers should check for recalled produce items tied to the outbreak.

   Why it matters

   Sprout-related outbreaks present persistent food safety challenges due to the warm, humid conditions required for germination, which also foster bacterial growth. The Food and Drug Administration previously elevated the risk categorization for Everything Sprouts products to its highest tier. The current public health investigation involves overlapping infections of multiple bacterial strains.

   What is confirmed

   • A total of 55 people have been sickened in an Escherichia coli and salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts.
   • Berlin Seeds recalled 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed.
   • The recalled Berlin Seeds products were sold to 44 states.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The recalled seeds were distributed across 42 states.

   What to watch next

   • Updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on additional illness counts and hospitalizations
   • Food and Drug Administration findings on further contaminated seed lots or product brands
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   1. www.cdc.gov — E. coli and Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts | E. coli infection | CDC
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4. 11d ago

   Sprouts Recall Expands After CDC Outbreak

   The Food and Drug Administration raised the risk level for Everything Sprouts products to its top tier after a salmonella and Escherichia coli outbreak sickened 55 people across 15 states. The expanded recall includes Zesty Garlic Mix, Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix, Robust Radish Mix, and Calco-branded alfalfa sprouts. In a separate action, Berlin Seeds initiated a recall for 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed distributed across 42 states due to identical pathogen concerns.

   Why it matters

   Foodborne illness outbreaks linked to raw sprouts present significant public health challenges due to the difficulty of eliminating pathogens from seeds before germination. Regulatory agencies monitor these products closely because warm, humid sprouting conditions facilitate rapid bacterial growth. Previous enforcement actions highlight ongoing safety vulnerabilities within the commercial sprout supply chain.

   What is confirmed

   • The Food and Drug Administration raised the risk level for Everything Sprouts products to its top tier following an outbreak of salmonella and E. coli that sickened 55 people across 15 states.
   • The recall covers Zesty Garlic Mix, Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix, Robust Radish Mix, and Calco-branded alfalfa sprouts.
   • Berlin Seeds is recalling 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed sold in 42 states due to potential contamination with Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.

   What to watch next

   • Additional retail distribution lists from federal health agencies
   • Further traceback data identifying the original seed supplier for the contaminated lots
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5. 18d ago

   FDA elevates Everything Sprouts recall risk as Berlin Seeds recalls alfalfa seeds

   The FDA raised the risk level for Everything Sprouts products to its top tier following an outbreak of salmonella and E. coli that sickened 55 people across 15 states. The recall now covers Zesty Garlic Mix, Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix, Robust Radish Mix, and Calco-branded alfalfa sprouts. Separately, Berlin Seeds is recalling 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed sold in 42 states due to potential contamination with Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.

   Why it matters

   The original outbreak linked to Everything Sprouts involved products distributed from May 27 to August 21. Four people were hospitalized, and two patients contracted both bacteria simultaneously. These recalls target both processed sprouts and the seeds used to grow them.

   What is confirmed

   • Berlin Seeds is recalling 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed sold in 42 states for possible Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.
   • The Everything Sprouts recall includes Zesty Garlic Mix, Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix, Robust Radish Mix, and Calco-branded alfalfa sprouts.

   What to watch next

   • FDA confirmation of a direct link between Berlin Seeds and the 55 reported illnesses
   • Updated hospitalization or fatality counts from the CDC
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6. 31d ago

   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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7. 45d ago

   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
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8. 48d ago

   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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9. 50d ago

   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
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