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E coli and salmonella outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts sickens 55
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Key Points:
- A food safety alert has been issued due to an E. coli and salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts produced by Everything Sprouts and sold under Calco and Everything Sprouts brands, affecting 55 people across 15 states with four hospitalizations but no deaths reported.
- The majority of cases were reported in Minnesota (21) and Wisconsin (17), with additional cases spread across various states including New York, North Dakota, North Carolina, and Florida.
- The outbreak involves three strains of E. coli and one strain of salmonella, with some individuals infected by multiple strains; symptoms include stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and fever.
- The CDC and FDA are investigating the outbreak and advise consumers to discard or return affected products and thoroughly clean surfaces that may have contacted the sprouts.
- People experiencing severe symptoms such as high fever, bloody diarrhea, prolonged diarrhea, dehydration, or inability to keep fluids down are urged to seek immediate medical attention.
