Broccoli Sprouts Recall As Salmonella Outbreak Spreads to Four States
Summary
A salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho has caused 22 people across four states to fall ill, with two hospitalizations and no deaths. The CDC has issued a recall for the sprouts and advised consumers to avoid eating them.Key Facts
- The outbreak involves Salmonella Bovismorbificans infections.
- Illnesses have been reported in Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Washington.
- The outbreak started between July 7 and August 26.
- Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC is the producer of the recalled broccoli sprouts.
- The recalled sprouts were sold in plastic bags or clamshell containers with expiry dates in early to mid-September.
- 22 people reported illnesses, and two were hospitalized; no deaths have happened.
- Previous outbreaks linked to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts occurred in 2011 and 2014.
- Consumers are advised to throw away or return the recalled sprouts and not eat them.
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