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FDA Warns of E. coli and Salmonella in Alfalfa Sprouts Distributed in Minnesota and Wisconsin

The FDA has issued a recall notice for alfalfa sprout products sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands due to contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella Agona.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 25, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ETWritten Aug 25, 2026, 6:47 a.m. ET
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall notice for alfalfa sprout products distributed in , according to Medical Daily. The products, sold under the brand names Calco and Everything Sprouts, are contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella Agona, which can cause . The recall, initiated on August 22, 2026, covers five-ounce plastic containers of alfalfa sprouts, as well as Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix cups and Zesty Garlic Mix cups. The affected products carry lot numbers 222, 223, 225, 226, and 230. The FDA has confirmed 55 illnesses and four hospitalizations; no deaths have been reported. The FDA advises consumers to throw the product away or return it, and to clean and sanitize any surface or container it touched. The recall status is listed as "," according to Medical Daily.

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