Outbreak
OUTBREAK|
UPDATE 4: MORE PEOPLE SICK
Multistate E. coli & Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts. Investigation Ongoing.
OCT 01, 2026
💬
E. coli & Salmonella Outbreak
Severity
76 people sick (21 new) and 6 hospitalized (2 new) across 16 states (1 new) to date. Among those sick, 64 had E. coli, 9 had Salmonella, and 3 had both. The true number of sick people may be higher than reported. Affected products were sold through Berlin Seeds’ website in 45 states (and likely more) between February 13 and August 23, 2026. Do not eat, plant, or give away recalled seeds or sprouts grown from them. Investigation is ongoing.
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.