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CDC issues safety alert alfalfa sprouts, 55 sickened nationwide, 2 New York

by markoflorentino@icloud.com


You might want to ghost alfalfa sprouts for a bit.

The CDC issued a safety alert Friday linking an E. coli and Salmonella outbreak to alfalfa sprouts, with over 55 illnesses reported nationwide.

Two people in New York have fallen ill, according to the CDC.


A paper shopping bag overflowing with a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, including carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, bananas, and a pomegranate, against a dark gray background.
Alfalfa sprouts have been linked to a nationwide E. Coli and Salmonella outbreak. Alexander Raths – stock.adobe.com

No deaths have been reported but four people have been hospitalized. 

Suppliers Everything Sprouts and Calco have been linked to the outbreaks.


Petri dish with E.coli colonies.
You might want to ghost alfalfa sprouts for a bit — unless you enjoy spending quality time with your bathroom tiles. Saiful52 – stock.adobe.com

Officials recommend throwing away any alfalfa sprouts in your refrigerator and washing any items or surfaces that the vegetable may have contaminated with hot, soapy water.

Businesses have been instructed to not sell or serve affected alfalfa sprouts. 

Early warning signs of E. coli and Salmonella infection include diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 Fahrenheit, diarrhea for more than two days that does not improve, extreme vomiting and severe dehydration. 

Young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illness that requires medical treatment or hospitalization.



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