A multistate outbreak of both Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli has been linked to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts, LLC, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Federal and state partners have confirmed 55 illnesses across 15 states, with two hospitalizations reported.
Sprouts are a perennial food safety concern because their warm, humid growing conditions are ideal for pathogen growth. A dual-pathogen outbreak — both Salmonella and STEC simultaneously — is unusual and raises the stakes for any retailer carrying this brand or sourcing from this supplier.
Buyers carrying alfalfa sprouts should verify their supply source immediately. Worth monitoring whether FDA widens the investigation or if additional product categories from the same facility get pulled.