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U.S. Links E. coli Outbreak to Everything Sprouts

8/22/2026

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U.S. health officials linked a multistate E. coli and Salmonella outbreak to Everything Sprouts alfalfa sprouts.
The outbreak sickened 55 people in 15 states, with four hospitalizations and no deaths as of Aug. 21, 2026.
Forty-six cases involved Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, seven Salmonella, and two both pathogens.
Everything Sprouts voluntarily recalled 5-ounce alfalfa sprout lots distributed since May 27, 2026.
The FDA advised consumers to discard or return the sprouts.

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Story summary

U.S. health officials linked a multistate E. coli and Salmonella outbreak to Everything Sprouts alfalfa sprouts.
The outbreak sickened 55 people in 15 states, with four hospitalizations and no deaths as of Aug. 21, 2026.
Forty-six cases involved Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, seven Salmonella, and two both pathogens.
Everything Sprouts voluntarily recalled 5-ounce alfalfa sprout lots distributed since May 27, 2026.
The FDA advised consumers to discard or return the sprouts.