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Alfalfa Sprout Outbreak Across 15 States | Global News
- Published
- August 22, 2026
- Duration
- 1:32
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- Last updated
- Aug 23, 2026
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A major food safety scare is unfolding as a multi-state outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts sickens 55 people, including four hospitalized. Unlike typical food poisoning, this outbreak involves multiple dangerous pathogens — Salmonella and several E. coli strains — with the potential for severe complications like kidney failure. The FDA has traced the cont…
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A major food safety scare is unfolding as a multi-state outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts sickens 55 people, including four hospitalized. Unlike typical food poisoning, this outbreak involves multiple dangerous pathogens — Salmonella and several E. coli strains — with the potential for severe complications like kidney failure. The FDA has traced the contaminated sprouts to Everything Sprouts of Minnesota, sold under Calco and Everything Sprouts brands; 26 of 34 interviewed patients reported eat
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