Outbreak Investigation of Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli & Salmonella: Sprouts (August 2026)
*UPDATE* as of 9/15/2026 -- The seed supplier to Everything Sprouts, LLC agreed to initiate a recall of the alfalfa seed lot linked to the below-listed outbreak. This recalled seed lot was sold directly to sprout growers and wholesale distributors and may have been sold at the retail level. Sprout growers and wholesale distributors who received the recalled seed lot have been contacted directly by the common seed supplier.
On August 22, 2026, Everything Sprouts, LLC recalled alfalfa sprouts grown by Everything Sprouts and sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. These recalled sprouts are packaged in 5-oz plastic containers with lot numbers 222, 223, 225, 226, and 230. These same Alfalfa sprouts were also used in Everything Sprouts Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix 5-oz cups, LOT# 222, 223, 226, 230 and the Zesty Garlic Mix cups, LOT# 222, 223, 225, 226, and 230. On August 28, 2026, Everything Sprouts, LLC expanded the recall to include certain lots of Robust Radish Sprout Mix. The recalled Robust Radish Sprout Mix was sold in 5-oz cups, LOT# 223, 226, 230, & 233.
Symptoms of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infection
Symptoms begin anywhere from a few days after consuming contaminated food or up to nine days later. Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and/or vomiting.
The severity or presence of certain symptoms may depend on the type of pathogenic E. coli causing the infection. Some infections can cause severe bloody diarrhea and lead to life-threatening conditions, such as a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), or the development of high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and neurologic problems.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection
Illness usually occurs within 12 to 72 hours after eating food that is contaminated with Salmonella, and the symptoms usually last four to seven days. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Children younger than five, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe infections.
Stores affected (updated 9/15/2026)
Recalled seed lot linked to this outbreak was shipped to sprout growers and wholesale distributors in the following U.S. states and Puerto Rico: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. The recalled seed lot was also distributed internationally to Canada, Mexico, Tahiti, and Venezuela.
Recalled Robust Radish Mix was distributed by Everything Sprouts from August 13, 2026, to August 26, 2026, to wholesale distributors and to grocery stores located in MN and WI. This includes Robust Radish Mix, 5oz, LOT# 223, 226, 230, & 233.
Recalled alfalfa sprouts were distributed by Everything Sprouts from May 27, 2026, to August 21, 2026, to wholesale distributors and to grocery stores in MN and WI. FDA’s traceback investigation also shows that alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts were also distributed to restaurants in MN and WI. Recalled products distributed to restaurants should no longer be available for sale.
FDA is working to determine if the recalled product was further distributed to other states. This advisory will be updated as needed.
Status
Ongoing
Recommendations
- Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled sprouts.
- Check your refrigerators and freezers for recalled seeds or sprouts and throw them away or return the product to the place of purchase. If you froze a product without the original packaging and can’t tell if it’s part of the affected sprouts, throw it away.
- Consumers, restaurants, retailers, sprout growers, and foodservice customers who purchased or received recalled seeds or sprouts, including wholesale products, should carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that they touched. Follow FDA’s safe handling and cleaning advice to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
- Retailers that received recalled seeds or sprouts and repackaged them for individual sale should not sell them and should remove the products from the market.
- Consult your health care provider immediately if you ate recalled sprouts and have any symptoms that resemble an STEC or Salmonella infection.
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