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NewsWSVN 7 News 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 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.
  • Four people have been hospitalized due to the outbreak.
  • Of 34 people interviewed, 26 reported eating alfalfa sprouts.
  • The outbreak involves both salmonella and multiple strains of E. coli.
  • The source is identified as alfalfa sprouts from Minnesota grower Everything Sprouts.
  • Affected products are sold under the brands Calco and Everything Sprouts.
  • Everything Sprouts has not yet issued a product recall.
  • The FDA sent a warning letter to Everything Sprouts last year regarding facility concerns, including a leaking roof.
  • States with reported cases include Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Who's Mentioned

organizationEverything Sprouts“Minnesota grower linked to the outbreak”organizationU.S. Food and Drug Administration“Agency identifying the source and tracking cases”organizationU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention“Lead agency investigating the outbreak”locationWisconsin“State with documented cases”locationMinnesota“Location of the grower and initial outbreak cases”otherCalco“Brand name used by the grower”