E. coli and Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts

The FDA and CDC found that Everything Sprouts' alfalfa sprouts were eaten by a majority of the patients surveyed.

Aug. 24, 2026

Key Highlights

The outbreak has sickened 55 people across 15 states, with 4 hospitalized and cases reported from May to August.
Trace-back investigations identified alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts as the potential source of infection.
The FDA recommends recalling the affected products and advises consumers to avoid eating sprouts under Calco or Everything Sprouts brands.
Minnesota reports the highest number of cases, with 21 confirmed infections, followed by multiple other states.
Public health officials continue to investigate and monitor the outbreak to prevent further illnesses.

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The FDA and CDC announced that they are investigating an outbreak of E. coli and salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts. CIDRAP has the news.

So far, the outbreak has sickened 55 people across 15 states and sent four to the hospital. 46 people were sickened with E. coli, seven were infected with salmonella, and two had both E. coli and salmonella. The cases happened between May 31 and August 8.

26 of the 34 people interviewed had eaten alfalfa sprouts, and trace-back investigations identified alfalfa sprouts distributed by Everything Sprouts as the potential source. The FDA is recommending the company recall its product and urges people to avoid eating sprouts sold under the Calco or Everything Sprouts brand.

Minnesota has reported the most cases, with 21. Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin are the other states that have reported cases.