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CDC Investigates Multistate Foodborne Outbreak Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts
Just the facts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that a foodborne illness outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened at least 55 people across 15 states, resulting in four hospitalizations. The outbreak involves both Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli bacterial strains. Minnesota producer Everything Sprouts issued a voluntary recall for sprout products sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brand names. FDA inspectors noted previous sanitation warnings issued to the facility in 2025 regarding structural maintenance issues.
Why this is news
Federal health officials traced dozens of illness reports across multiple states to contaminated sprout products distributed to commercial grocers and restaurants.
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