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FDA Recall Spurs Minnesota Warning on Alfalfa Sprouts

8/21/2026

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FDA Recalls Sprouts

The FDA inspected Everything Sprouts on Aug. 19, 2026 and advised a product recall.
On March 28, 2025 the FDA warned the firm of serious Produce Safety Rule violations.
The warning covered mung bean, soybean and green sprouts, not alfalfa sprouts tied to the outbreak.
Inspectors observed roof leaks, cooler condensate and black matter on irrigation hoses.
Torn taped plastic sheeting held sprouts in cabins, echoing drips seen in 2023 and 2018.

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Minnesota Officials Warn Sprouts

Minnesota health officials warned consumers not to eat Calco and Everything Sprouts alfalfa sprouts.
Investigators recorded 23 illnesses in Minnesota from July 8 to August 8, including two hospitalizations.
Wisconsin officials identified 18 related illnesses, with one person hospitalized.
Three patients were infected with salmonella.
Seven patients had STEC O103:H25 and thirteen had STEC O26:H11.

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Officials Advise Monitoring

Health officials urge anyone who ate the sprouts to monitor for cramps, diarrhea, and fever.
Symptoms typically appear two to five days after consumption, but can emerge as late as eight days.
Children under five, seniors, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals face higher risk of severe illness.
Hospitalization is advised for persistent bloody diarrhea, high fever, or signs of kidney trouble such as HUS.

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FDA Recalls Sprouts

The FDA inspected Everything Sprouts on Aug. 19, 2026 and advised a product recall.
On March 28, 2025 the FDA warned the firm of serious Produce Safety Rule violations.
The warning covered mung bean, soybean and green sprouts, not alfalfa sprouts tied to the outbreak.
Inspectors observed roof leaks, cooler condensate and black matter on irrigation hoses.
Torn taped plastic sheeting held sprouts in cabins, echoing drips seen in 2023 and 2018.

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