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FDA Recalls Sprouts Linked to 55 Illnesses in 15 States

8/25/2026

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FDA Recalls Sprouts

The U.S. FDA recalled alfalfa sprouts sold under Calco and Everything Sprouts brands.
The outbreak sickened 55 people in 15 states, causing four hospitalizations.
The outbreak included 46 STEC E. coli cases, seven Salmonella cases, and two co-infections.
Illnesses began between May 31 and August 8, 2026, according to CDC data.
Consumers should discard the recalled 5-ounce containers, return them, and clean any contacted surfaces.

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FDA Inspects Sprouts

The FDA began inspecting Everything Sprouts’ Minneapolis facility, collecting product samples on Aug 19.
Food-safety attorney Bill Marler warned that sprouts regularly receive FDA blanket advisories.
Investigators identified three E. coli serotypes—O26:H11, O103:H25, and O168:H8—among the outbreak strains.
Everything Sprouts LLC said it is cooperating closely with public-health officials to locate the contamination source.
FDA officials indicated the full national distribution network of the affected lots remains under investigation.

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FDA Recalls Sprouts

The U.S. FDA recalled alfalfa sprouts sold under Calco and Everything Sprouts brands.
The outbreak sickened 55 people in 15 states, causing four hospitalizations.
The outbreak included 46 STEC E. coli cases, seven Salmonella cases, and two co-infections.
Illnesses began between May 31 and August 8, 2026, according to CDC data.
Consumers should discard the recalled 5-ounce containers, return them, and clean any contacted surfaces.

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