At least 41 sickened in Salmonella, E. coli outbreak linked to sprouts
Summary
At least 41 people in Minnesota and Wisconsin have gotten sick from Salmonella and E. coli bacteria linked to eating alfalfa sprouts from a company called Everything Sprouts. Health officials advise people not to eat these sprouts and to throw them away.Key Facts
- Minnesota has reported 23 cases; Wisconsin has reported 18 cases of illness.
- Three people have been hospitalized due to the infections.
- The sprouts involved are alfalfa sprouts produced by Everything Sprouts, a Minnesota-based company.
- These sprouts were sold under the brands Calco and Everything Sprouts in grocery stores and restaurants.
- Health officials are working with federal agencies like the CDC and FDA to investigate the outbreak.
- The FDA previously found serious cleanliness problems at Everything Sprouts’ facility, including water leaks and dirty equipment.
- The outbreak seems to be limited to Minnesota and Wisconsin for now.
- People are warned to check if their sprouts come from these brands and avoid eating them.
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