FDA Links Salmonella and E. coli Outbreak to Alfalfa Sprouts; 4 Hospitalized
At least 55 people sickened across 15 states, FDA says.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 21, 2026, 1:46 p.m. ET
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Aug 21, 2026, 1:52 p.m. ET
FDA Expands Recall of Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Salmonella and E. coli Outbreak
The FDA has expanded a recall of alfalfa sprouts produced by Everything Sprouts, linked to a salmonella and E. coli outbreak, according to abc7.com. The agency advises consumers to check for alfalfa sprouts from Calco or Everything Sprouts, not eat them, and throw them away.
The outbreak has sickened at least 55 people across 15 states, with at least 4 people hospitalized, abc7.com reported. The recall was announced on August 21, 2026.
Aug 21, 2026, 1:46 p.m. ETFirst report
FDA Links Salmonella and E. coli Outbreak to Alfalfa Sprouts; 55 Sickened
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has linked an outbreak of salmonella and E. coli to alfalfa sprouts produced by Everything Sprouts, according to ABC7. The outbreak has affected at least 55 people across 15 states, with at least four hospitalizations reported.
The FDA advises consumers to check for alfalfa sprouts from Calco or Everything Sprouts, not eat them, and throw them away. The agency's notice was reported on August 21, 2026.
The investigation is ongoing, and the cause of the contamination has not been determined.
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