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Alfalfa Sprout Outbreak Reaches 76 Illnesses Across 16 States
Original: Alfalfa Sprout Outbreak Grows to 76 E. coli and Salmonella Illnesses in 16 States as Seed Recalls Widen
An outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts has grown to 76 confirmed cases of E. coli and Salmonella illness across 16 US states, and recalls of contaminated sprout seeds are expanding as investigators trace the source. Health officials are urging consumers and restaurants to avoid raw alfalfa sprouts while the investigation continues.
Why now: The rising case count and widening seed recalls have made the food safety risk a live public health concern.
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- Alfalfa Sprout Outbreak Grows to 76 E. coli and Salmonella Illnesses in 16 States as Seed Recalls Widen · medicaldaily.com
- Alfalfa Sprout Outbreak Grows to 76 E. coli and Salmonella Illnesses in 16 States as Seed Recalls Widen · inkl
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