Alfalfa sprouts recalled after E. coli, salmonella outbreak sickens dozens in 15 states

August 21, 2026 / 6:56 PM EDT / CBS News

Alfalfa sprouts recalled after E. coli, salmonella outbreak sickens dozens in 15 states

TL;DR

  • An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella has sickened dozens of people across 15 states.
  • The outbreak has been linked to alfalfa sprouts distributed by Minneapolis-based Everything Sprouts.
  • Everything Sprouts has voluntarily recalled certain lots of alfalfa sprouts.
  • At least 55 cases have been confirmed nationwide, with four hospitalizations.
  • Minnesota and Wisconsin have reported the highest number of cases.