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CDC links E. coli and Salmonella outbreak to alfalfa sprouts
Original: CDC: E. coli, Salmonella outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts
The CDC says an outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella infections has been tied to alfalfa sprouts, prompting warnings to consumers. Health officials are urging people to avoid eating raw alfalfa sprouts while the investigation continues, as sprouts are a recurring source of foodborne illness. Coverage is spreading across US news outlets as the agency works to identify affected suppliers.
Why now: A new CDC food safety warning affects a common food and raises immediate health concerns for consumers.
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Evidence
- CDC: E. coli, Salmonella outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts · FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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