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Alfalfa Sprout Outbreak Grows to 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 of E. coli and Salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened 76 people in 16 US states, and recalls of sprouting seeds are widening as investigators trace the contamination. Health officials are urging consumers and retailers to avoid affected sprout products while the source is confirmed. Coverage focuses on the scale of the outbreak and expanding recall lists.
Why now: A growing multistate foodborne illness outbreak with widening seed recalls is prompting concern among consumers and food-safety watchers.
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Evidence
- 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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