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E. Coli and Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Sprouts Grows to 55 Illnesses in 15 States

Federal health officials are tracing the dual-pathogen outbreak to alfalfa sprouts sold under two brand names.

By THRYV Life Desk·Published August 26, 2026·Updated August 26, 2026·4 min read
E. Coli and Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Sprouts Grows to 55 Illnesses in 15 States
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The takeaway

CDC investigators have linked 55 E. coli and salmonella illnesses across 15 states to alfalfa sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands, including 4 hospitalizations and no deaths. Everything Sprouts LLC recalled specific lots on August 22. The investigation remains open; CDC advises consumers to discard or return recalled sprouts and avoid eating them raw.

The CDC is investigating a growing outbreak of E. coli and salmonella illnesses tied to alfalfa sprouts, with 55 confirmed cases across 15 states as of the agency's latest update. Two people were found to be infected with both pathogens at once.

The scope of the outbreak

  • 55 confirmed illnesses across 15 states
  • 4 hospitalizations, 15% of the 376 people with information available
  • 0 deaths reported
  • Illness onset dates ranging from mid-summer through late August

What's implicated

Investigators have traced the outbreak to alfalfa sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brand names. Everything Sprouts, LLC issued a recall of certain lot numbers on August 22. The FDA maintains detailed lot information on its website, though the CDC notes the investigation was still open as of its most recent update, so the list of affected products could grow.

Symptoms to watch for

The CDC says to seek medical care right away for diarrhea with a fever above 102 F, bloody diarrhea, or signs of dehydration such as reduced urination, dizziness, or a dry mouth and throat.

What the CDC recommends

  • Do not eat, sell, or serve any recalled Calco or Everything Sprouts alfalfa sprouts
  • Throw away or return recalled sprouts still in your refrigerator
  • Wash and sanitize surfaces, containers, and utensils that touched the recalled product with hot, soapy water
  • Businesses should pull the recalled sprouts from sale immediately and sanitize food-prep areas

Sources

This article is original writing by THRYV. We link to primary reporting and official documents rather than reproducing them.

  1. Where People Got Sick: E. coli and Salmonella Outbreak, August 2026CDC

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