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Alfalfa sprouts recalled after E. coli, salmonella outbreak sickens dozens in 15 states
CBS News • • business
Key Points:
- An E. coli and salmonella outbreak affecting at least 55 people across 15 states has been linked to alfalfa sprouts distributed by Everything Sprouts, a Minneapolis-based grower.
- Everything Sprouts has voluntarily recalled certain lots of alfalfa sprouts sold under its own and Calco brands, distributed since May 27 to stores and restaurants in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
- The CDC reports 46 confirmed E. coli cases, seven salmonella cases, and two with both infections, with four hospitalizations; symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and bloody stools.
- Minnesota and Wisconsin have reported the highest number of cases, with 23 and 17 respectively, including multiple hospitalizations related to the outbreak.
- Everything Sprouts states it has conducted daily testing since the outbreak began and has not received any positive lab results or illness reports linked directly to their products.
