If you got sick after eating raw sprouts in a sandwich, salad, or sprout mix, you can ask our lawyers to review your situation.
CDC and FDA have linked 55 illnesses in 15 states to this outbreak. Four people were hospitalized and no deaths were reported. Illnesses began May 31 through August 8, 2026. FDA identified Everything Sprouts, LLC of Minneapolis as one source, not the source of every illness. The investigation remains open.
Which Sprouts Were Recalled?
The recall includes Calco and Everything Sprouts alfalfa sprouts, plus Everything Sprouts Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix and Zesty Garlic Mix. Alfalfa products went to distributors, grocery stores, and restaurants in Minnesota and Wisconsin from May 27 through August 21. FDA is checking whether they went farther.
On August 28, the company added Robust Radish Sprout Mix because of possible cross-contamination. That mix went to distributors and grocery stores in the same two states from August 13 through August 26. The company reported no illnesses linked to the radish mix. A recalled product isn’t automatically a confirmed source of illness.
The recalled-product section lists the individual mixes, lot codes, and package photos. FDA also lists bar codes 860014523113, 860014523120, and 850079470149 for the original recall.
What if I Ate Sprouts at a Restaurant?
Investigators traced illnesses from restaurants and grocery stores to Everything Sprouts. A sandwich or salad purchase may matter even if you never saw a container.
Carlota Medus of the Minnesota Health Department told the Star Tribune, “We interviewed our cases and identified that they had eaten sandwiches containing sprouts at various restaurants, while ruling out other exposures in common,” and explained that invoices led to a common supplier.
FDA later found that at least one other grower used the same alfalfa seed lot. It hasn’t named that grower or the seed supplier. That’s why possible exposure outside the named brands or two distribution states still deserves an individual review.
Two Types of Infection Are Involved
CDC reports 46 people with E. coli, 7 with Salmonella, and 2 with both. The E. coli strains are O26:H11, O103:H25, and O168:H8. The Salmonella strain is Agona.
Medus described the findings this way: “So far we have identified cases with one type of salmonella and three different types of STEC, and some persons had co-infections.”
Tell your doctor about possible sprout exposure and ask what testing is appropriate. Our E. coli and Salmonella lawyer pages explain the different claims. If you’ve been diagnosed with a kidney complication, the HUS lawyer page covers that issue. The Evergreen Fresh broccoli sprout outbreak is a separate investigation.
A Prior FDA Warning Has Limits
FDA’s March 28, 2025 warning letter described leaking roofs and water near exposed sprouts and clean work clothing. It also noted dripping condenser units in 2018 and 2023 under different ownership in the same building.
The letter concerned mung bean, soybean, and green sprouts, not alfalfa. FDA described those products as “prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with filth.” Neither FDA nor CDC has linked that earlier inspection to this outbreak. The record may be relevant to a legal investigation, but it doesn’t establish what caused these illnesses.
Can I Bring an Alfalfa Sprouts Lawsuit?
A claim may involve a grower, distributor, or restaurant if the evidence connects its food to your illness. Medical bills, lost income, and lasting effects may be considered.
Our firm can evaluate possible exposure and explain next steps without asking you to investigate the supply chain yourself. Our Minnesota and Wisconsin food poisoning pages offer state-specific information. We also review inquiries from other states.