Alfalfa sprout linked to food poisoning outbreak in 15 states, health officials say

Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Bacterial Infections in 15 US States

A total of 55 individuals have been infected with E. coli and Salmonella across 15 states, with infections linked to consuming alfalfa sprouts, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Of the 55, 46 were infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), 7 with Salmonella, and two with both pathogens, the FDA said in an Aug. 21 update. There have been four hospitalizations reported, with no deaths. Minnesota accounted for the majority of…

Map: Recalled sprouts linked to rare E. Coli and Salmonella outbreak across 15 states

At least 55 people have fallen ill, with four hospitalized, after eating alfalfa sprouts linked to the outbreak.

Outbreak traced to Minnesota alfalfa sprouts

At least 23 Minnesotans have suffered foodborne infections and two have been hospitalized in an outbreak traced back to alfalfa sprouts produced in Minnesota.

Minneapolis sprouts distributor linked to salmonella, E. coli outbreak in 15 states

A salmonella and E. coli outbreak has been traced to a Minneapolis sprouts distributor, with 55 infections reported across more than a dozen states.

Time to Check Your Crisper Drawer: What to Know About the Latest Alfalfa Sprout Recall

Find out why health officials are urging shoppers to toss certain alfalfa sprouts after a multistate outbreak of Salmonella and E. coli.

CDC Issues Safety Alert on Alfalfa Sprouts After 55 Illnesses Nationwide, Including 2 in New York

Internewscast Journal Internewscast It may be time to skip alfalfa sprouts for now. The CDC… This Post: CDC Issues Safety Alert on Alfalfa Sprouts After 55 Illnesses Nationwide, Including 2 in New York first appeared on Internewscast Journal