Alfalfa sprout linked to food poisoning outbreak in 15 states, health officials say
Health officials tied the outbreak to alfalfa sprouts from a Minnesota grower, with 46 patients infected with E. coli and seven with salmonella.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 55 cases of E. coli and salmonella across 15 states linked to alfalfa sprouts, with four patients hospitalized.
- Everything Sprouts, a Minnesota grower, produced the contaminated sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands to restaurants and grocery stores.
- Of 34 sick people interviewed, 26 reported eating alfalfa sprouts, according to the Food and Drug Administration; the outbreak involves Salmonella and STEC pathogens.
- Everything Sprouts said it has "not received any positive lab results," though the FDA sent a warning letter last year citing facility concerns including a leaking roof.
- State officials announced the outbreak earlier this week, with at least 23 cases in Minnesota and at least 17 in Wisconsin; infections can lead to acute kidney failure.
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