Alfalfa sprouts linked to food poisoning illnesses in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Summary
Minnesota and Wisconsin health officials warn people not to eat alfalfa sprouts from certain brands linked to outbreaks of E. coli and salmonella infections. So far, 41 people have fallen ill, with some hospitalized, and investigators are working to find the exact source of contamination.Key Facts
- 23 people in Minnesota and 18 in Wisconsin became sick after eating alfalfa sprouts.
- The infections include different types of E. coli bacteria and salmonella.
- Two people were hospitalized due to these infections.
- The sprouts come from Everything Sprouts, a Minnesota grower, sold under Calco and Everything Sprouts brands.
- Health officials from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the federal government are investigating the outbreak.
- E. coli strains involved can cause serious symptoms like stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and kidney failure in rare cases.
- Salmonella poisoning can cause diarrhea, fever, vomiting, dehydration, and stomach cramps.
- Alfalfa sprouts are hard to clean and easy to contaminate because they grow in warm water and the seeds can carry germs.
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