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Minnesota health officials warn consumers to discard alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts due to multi-bacteria outbreak

Minnesota health officials have issued a warning for consumers to discard alfalfa sprouts produced by Everything Sprouts, which are sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. The warning follows an unusual outbreak involving both Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) bacteria. In Minnesota, 23 people have fallen ill, with two individuals hospitalized. Wisconsin has also reported at least 18 cases of illness linked to the same source. The outbreak is considered unique because a single food source is responsible for two different types of foodborne pathogens. Health officials from Minnesota and Wisconsin are working with federal agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to determine the full scope of the contamination. Symptoms of STEC can include stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and potential kidney failure, while Salmonella typically causes fever and abdominal pain. Consumers are advised to monitor for symptoms and seek medical attention if they become severe.

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