Federal health officials have expanded a nationwide recall for alfalfa and radish sprouts due to contamination with salmonella and E. coli bacteria, according to multiple reports. The outbreak has sickened at least 55 people across 15 states, with four hospitalizations reported.
Key Takeaways
The FDA expanded a nationwide recall for alfalfa and radish sprouts due to salmonella and E. coli contamination after 55 cases were reported across 15 states.
- Recall expanded for Robust Radish Sprout Mix
- No illnesses linked to new mix, but CDC reports 4 hospitalizations
- Most cases in Minnesota (21) and Wisconsin (17)
- FDA warns consumers to dispose of contaminated sprouts
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High ConsensusAll 7 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Number Of Cases | Broad Agreement | 55 people sickened in 15 states, with four hospitalizations. | |
| States Affected | Broad Agreement | Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North… | |
| Company Recalling Sprouts | Broad Agreement | Everything Sprouts LLC recalled alfalfa and radish sprouts due to salmonella and E. coli contaminat… |
Number Of Cases
Broad Agreement55 people sickened in 15 states, with four hospitalizations.
States Affected
Broad AgreementFlorida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Washington and Wisconsin.
Company Recalling Sprouts
Broad AgreementEverything Sprouts LLC recalled alfalfa and radish sprouts due to salmonella and E. coli contamination.
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The initial recall targeted several lots of alfalfa sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands by Minnesota-based Everything Sprouts LLC. On Saturday, the FDA announced an expansion to include certain lots of Robust Radish Sprout Mix that may also be contaminated with the bacteria.
According to The Guardian, no illnesses have been specifically linked to the Robust Radish Sprout Mix. The CDC data from August 24 shows that most cases were reported in Minnesota (21) and Wisconsin (17). Other affected states include Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Washington.
The FDA has urged consumers who purchased contaminated sprouts to dispose of them immediately and carefully clean any surfaces or containers the products may have touched. The CDC reported that illnesses were between May 31 and August 8. According to CBS News, symptoms of E. coli include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), and vomiting, while salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, severe vomiting, dehydration, and stomach cramps.
The FDA had previously warned Everything Sprouts of 'serious violations' following an inspection of its facility last year. Inspectors reported roof leaks that allowed water to drip onto produce and clean employee smocks, along with a build-up of black organic matter on a hose used in the overhead irrigation system.
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