Outbreak
OUTBREAK
Multistate E. coli & Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts. Investigation Ongoing.
AUG 21, 2026
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E. coli & Salmonella Outbreak
Severity
55 people sick and 4 hospitalized across 15 states between May 31 and August 8, 2026. Alfalfa sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands linked to the outbreak due to contamination with multiple pathogens. The true number of sick people may be higher than reported. Products were sold at retailers and grocery stores nationwide. Do not eat, serve, or sell these products. Investigation is ongoing to find the source and determine whether other products or companies are involved.
Who's At Risk?
Young children (especially those under 5), older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness.
Symptoms
Symptoms may include severe stomach cramps or abdominal pain, diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, nausea, and vomiting. In severe cases, infections can cause bloodstream infections, arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, or life-threatening kidney complications such as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), as well as high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and neurologic problems.