E. coli and Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts
Food safety alert
Investigation status: Open
Recall issued: No
CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella infections linked to alfalfa sprouts. If you have affected alfalfa sprouts in your home, throw them out or return them to where you purchased them.
Fast Facts
Cases: 55
Hospitalizations: 4
Deaths: 0
States: 15
Notice
Urgent
This outbreak involves two pathogens, Salmonella and E. coli, and two people have been infected with both.
Food linked to illness
Alfalfa Sprouts grown by Everything Sprouts and sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands at retailers and grocery stores.
What you should do
Do not eat any affected alfalfa sprouts. Throw them away or return them.
Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the affected alfalfa sprouts using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
Urgent
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms:
Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102F
Diarrhea for more than 2 days that is not improving
Bloody diarrhea
So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
Signs of dehydration, such as:
Not peeing much
Dry mouth and throat
Feeling dizzy when standing up
What businesses should do
Do not sell or serve affected alfalfa sprouts.
Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with affected alfalfa sprouts.
Symptoms
Symptoms of E. coli
Most people infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting.
Some people may develop serious kidney problems (hemolytic uremic syndrome, also called HUS) and would need to be hospitalized.
For more information about E. coli, see the About Escherichia coli Infection page.
Symptoms of Salmonella
Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
Some people--especially children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems--may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
Aug. 21, 2026, CDC
E. coli and Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts
Food safety alert
Investigation status: Open
Recall issued: No
CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella infections linked to alfalfa sprouts. If you have affected alfalfa sprouts in your home, throw them out or return them to where you purchased them.
Fast Facts
Cases: 55
Hospitalizations: 4
Deaths: 0
States: 15
Notice
Urgent
This outbreak involves two pathogens, Salmonella and E.
coli, and two people have been infected with both.
Food linked to illness
Alfalfa Sprouts grown by Everything Sprouts and sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands at retailers and grocery stores.
What you should do
Do not eat any affected alfalfa sprouts. Throw them away or return them.
Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the affected alfalfa sprouts using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
Urgent
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms:
Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102F
Diarrhea for more than 2 days that is not improving
Bloody diarrhea
So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
Signs of dehydration, such as:
Not peeing much
Dry mouth and throat
Feeling dizzy when standing up
What businesses should do
Do not sell or serve affected alfalfa sprouts.
Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with affected alfalfa sprouts.
Symptoms
Symptoms of E. coli
Most people infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting.
Some people may develop serious kidney problems (hemolytic uremic syndrome, also called HUS) and would need to be hospitalized.
For more information about E. coli, see the About Escherichia coli Infection page.
Symptoms of Salmonella
Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
Some people--especially children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems--may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
Aug. 21, 2026, CDC