Alfalfa sprout linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, health officials say
Summary
U.S. health officials say a food-poisoning outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened people in 15 states. The outbreak involves infections from both salmonella and different strains of E. coli bacteria, with some people hospitalized.Key Facts
- There are 55 reported cases of illness across 15 states, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Florida, and others.
- Four people have been hospitalized due to the outbreak.
- Most sick people interviewed (26 out of 34) said they ate alfalfa sprouts.
- The germs involved are salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), which can cause stomach pain, diarrhea, and serious kidney problems.
- The sprouts come from Everything Sprouts, a grower in Minnesota, sold under Calco and Everything Sprouts brands.
- Everything Sprouts has not yet issued a product recall.
- The FDA had previously warned Everything Sprouts about sanitation problems, including a leaking roof dripping water onto the sprouts.
- Officials continue to investigate and monitor the outbreak.
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