CDC investigates cases of salmonella and E.coli linked to alfalfa sprouts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating dozens of cases of salmonella and E.coli linked to alfalfa sprouts. The cases were concentrated in the Midwest, with two people infected with both salmonella and E.coli at the same time.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: The Hill · Aug 21, 2026 at 4:52 PM ET
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CDC investigates cases of salmonella and E.coli linked to alfalfa sprouts(opens original report in a new tab)The HillTier B
Outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts; people sickened with E. coli and salmonella(opens original report in a new tab)The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday that alfalfa sprouts are linked to a current E. coli and salmonella outbreak. The agency has tied several foodborne illness cases to the consumption of… — The Hill
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