Company recalls alfalfa sprouts after CDC says 55 sickened by salmonella, E. coli
At least 55 people have been sickened in a salmonella and E. coli outbreak.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: The Hill · Aug 21, 2026 at 4:52 PM ET
- Coverage span: 5h 26m
- Coverage: 3 reports from 3 independent publications
- Coverage growth: 1 → 3 publications in 13h 59m
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Company recalls alfalfa sprouts after CDC says 55 sickened by salmonella, E. coli(opens original report in a new tab)NBC NewsTier B
CDC investigates cases of salmonella and E.coli linked to alfalfa sprouts(opens original report in a new tab)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… — NBC News
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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- Source authority
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- Coverage breadth
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- Geographic relevance
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- Story prominence
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- Velocity
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