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Alfalfa sprout foodborne illness outbreak in the US

Overview

U.S. health officials have linked a multistate outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella to alfalfa sprouts produced by Everything Sprouts LLC of Minneapolis. The outbreak has sickened at least 55 people across 15 states, resulting in four hospitalizations. The illnesses include 46 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and seven cases of Salmonella Agona. Minnesota and Wisconsin have reported the highest concentration of illnesses.

Following investigations, a recall was issued for alfalfa sprouts sold under the Everything Sprouts and Calco brand names. Everything Sprouts, LLC has since expanded its voluntary recall to include Robust Radish Sprout Mix in 5-ounce cups due to the potential for cross-contamination. The affected radish mix includes lot numbers 223, 226, 230, and 233, which were distributed to wholesale distributors and grocery stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin between August 13 and August 26, 2026. While no illnesses have been specifically linked to the radish mix, the company is coordinating with the FDA and CDC.

Wild About Sprouts, a brand under the parent company RäFoods, issued a statement clarifying that its products are not involved in the outbreak or recall, noting its patented COLD-GROWN® process is designed to mitigate pathogen risks.

Health officials continue to urge consumers to avoid eating, selling, or serving the recalled products. Consumers are advised to discard any existing sprouts and clean any surfaces that may have come into contact with them using hot, soapy water.

Entities

Food and Drug Administration · Everything Sprouts · Minnesota · Calco · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Everything Sprouts expands recall to include radish sprout mix

    Everything Sprouts, LLC expanded its recall to include Robust Radish Sprout Mix due to potential E. coli and Salmonella contamination linked to a multistate outbreak affecting 15 states.

  2. 16 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Alfalfa sprouts linked to multistate E. coli and Salmonella outbreak

    A multistate E. coli and Salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts has caused 55 illnesses in the US, prompting recalls of Calco and Everything Sprouts brands.

  3. 18 days ago

    [HEALTH] 9 sources
    Alfalfa sprouts linked to multistate Salmonella and E. coli outbreak

    An unusual multistate outbreak of Salmonella and E. coli has sickened at least 55 people, with investigators linking the illnesses to alfalfa sprouts produced by Minnesota-based Everything Sprouts.

  4. 21 days ago

    [HEALTH] 7 sources
    Alfalfa sprout outbreak sickens 55 people across 15 states

    An outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella linked to Everything Sprouts and Calco alfalfa sprouts has sickened 55 people across 15 states. Health officials urge consumers to avoid these products.

  5. 23 days ago

    [HEALTH] 23 sources
    Alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and salmonella outbreak in 15 states

    A multistate E. coli and salmonella outbreak linked to Everything Sprouts and Calco brand alfalfa sprouts has sickened at least 55 people across 15 U.S. states, with four hospitalizations reported.

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This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history