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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade

CDC and FDA link alfalfa sprout food-poisoning outbreak to Minnesota grower

Federal health officials have identified 55 cases of food poisoning across 15 states linked to alfalfa sprouts produced by the Minnesota-based company Everything Sprouts. While the FDA has identified the source, the company has not yet issued a product recall for items sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands.

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Why It Matters

Consumers in 15 states are at risk of salmonella and E. coli infection from contaminated alfalfa sprouts, with 55 confirmed cases and four hospitalizations reported to date.

Key Facts

  • There are 55 confirmed cases of food poisoning across 15 states linked to alfalfa sprouts.
  • Four people have been hospitalized due to the outbreak.
  • The outbreak involves both salmonella and multiple strains of E. coli.
  • 26 out of 34 interviewed patients reported eating alfalfa sprouts.
  • The contaminated sprouts are linked to Everything Sprouts, a Minnesota grower.
  • Products are sold under the brand names Calco and Everything Sprouts.
  • Everything Sprouts has not yet issued a product recall.
  • The FDA previously sent a warning letter to Everything Sprouts last year regarding facility sanitation concerns, including a leaking roof.

Who's Mentioned

organizationEverything Sprouts“Minnesota-based grower linked to the outbreak”other26“Number of interviewed people who ate alfalfa sprouts”organizationU.S. Food and Drug Administration“Agency investigating the source and issuing warnings”organizationU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention“Lead agency investigating the outbreak”other34“Number of sick people interviewed”otherCalco“Brand name used by the grower”other55“Total number of reported cases”other15“Number of states with reported cases”