FDA Links Alfalfa Sprouts to Salmonella and E. coli Outbreak Across 15 States

55 people sickened across 15 states from E. coli and Salmonella contamination linked to alfalfa sprouts; at least one confirmed case in Washington state.

Once again, a humble and familiar food — the alfalfa sprout, tucked quietly into sandwiches and salads across the country — has become the vector for a reminder that the modern food supply carries invisible risks at scale. Federal health authorities have linked contaminated sprouts to fifty-five illnesses across fifteen states, caused by both E. coli and Salmonella, prompting recalls and a widening investigation. The outbreak speaks to a recurring tension in how we grow and distribute raw food: the very conditions that make sprouts possible also make them hospitable to harm. What we consume wi

FDA Links Alfalfa Sprouts to Salmonella and E. coli Outbreak Across 15 States

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