Alfalfa Sprouts Outbreak Across 15 States Tied to Multiple Germs
US health officials report at least 55 food-poisoning cases across 15 states linked to alfalfa sprouts from Minnesota’s Everything Sprouts, with infections from Salmonella and several Shiga toxin–producing E. coli strains. Among 34 interviewed patients, 26 reported eating alfalfa sprouts, prompting a recall of certain lots; FDA warnings and ongoing investigations highlight previous safety concerns at the facility.