GoKawiilAlfalfa sprout outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella spreads to 15 states, CDC says
The CDC has confirmed a growing multistate outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts, with dozens of illnesses reported across 15 states and four people hospitalized. Michigan and Wisconsin have recorded the highest case counts, and the update comes just days after a recall of multiple alfalfa sprout products linked to the contamination.
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Simultaneous outbreaks of two different pathogens from the same product suggest a widespread contamination issue at the source, likely during sprouting or processing, rather than an isolated incident. Raw sprouts are especially prone to bacterial growth because they're grown in warm, humid conditions ideal for E. coli and Salmonella, making them a recurring food-safety risk despite repeated recalls.
- Outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella from alfalfa sprouts has spread to 15 states
- Four hospitalizations reported, with Michigan and Wisconsin hit hardest
- CDC's update follows a recent recall of several alfalfa sprout products
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