Recalled Alfalfa Sprouts Have Caused Illnesses in 15 States
They might be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria and Shiga-toxin E. coli.
Helin Loik-Tomson
Whether you love to add alfalfa sprouts on top of your avocado toast in the morning or to your salad for some added crunch, you might want to check the bag. The Minneapolis-based company Everything Sprouts issued a voluntary recall over the weekend of alfalfa sprouts, due to potential contamination with Salmonella and Shiga-toxin E. coli (STEC).
Which alfalfa sprouts are being recalled?
Everything Sprouts and Calco branded alfalfa sprouts distributed between May 27, 2026 to August 21, 2026 to wholesale retailers and grocery stores located in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The recalled alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts and Calco are packaged in individual five-ounce plastic containers labeled with the bar codes 860014523113, 860014523120 and 850079470149. The recalled Alfalfa Sprout products have the following lot numbers: 222, 223, 225, 226 and 230.
These same alfalfa sprouts were also used in Everything Sprouts Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix five-ounce cups with the lot numbers 222, 223, 226 and 230; and in Everything Sprouts Zesty Garlic Mix cups with the lot numbers 222, 223, 225, 226 and 230, according to an update posted by the FDA on August 24.
The entire list of recalled UPC codes can be found on the FDA's website.
Why are the alfalfa sprouts being recalled?
Everything Sprouts issued the recall on August 22 due to possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria and Shiga-toxin producing E. coli.
Eating food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria can cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. Symptoms typically begin 12 to 72 hours after ingestion of contaminated food, according to the FDA. For most healthy individuals, Salmonella resolves on its own within four to seven days. Patients at risk for more severe illness from Salmonella include newborns, infants, adults older than 65 and patients with impaired immunity or immunosuppressing treatments.
As for Shiga-toxin producing E. coli, consumption of that bacteria can cause stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting, according to the FDA. Symptoms can begin up to nine days after ingestion. Most people recover within a week; however, children under five years old, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals may develop other more serious conditions including hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease and neurologic problems, according to the FDA.
Has anyone gotten sick from consuming the recalled alfalfa sprouts?
Yes, there have been 55 reports of illnesses related to alfalfa sprouts across 15 states, according to the update posted by the CDC on August 24. There have been 4 hospitalizations so far. No deaths have been reported.
Where were the recalled alfalfa sprouts sold?
The sprouts were sent to wholesale distributors, grocery stores and restaurants across Minnesota and Wisconsin, according to the FDA. Wisconsin currently has the highest number of reported illnesses, at 17 cases.
The CDC noted cases were also reported in Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota and Washington for a total of 15 states, as of August 24.
What should you do if you have the recalled alfalfa sprouts?
If you have the recalled alfalfa sprouts, don’t eat them. You'll want to throw them away or return them to wherever you purchased them.
Customers who have the recalled alfalfa sprouts should carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that they touched, according to the FDA.
What should you do if you've eaten the recalled alfalfa sprouts?
If you've eaten these sprouts and developed symptoms of Salmonella or Shiga-toxin E. coli, such as fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain, you should contact your healthcare provider immediately for treatment.
What should you do if you have questions about the recall?
For more information about the recall, you can contact Everything Sprouts at everythingsproutsmn@gmail.com.
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