US healthcare officials reported a food-poisoning outbreak associated with alfalfa sprouts, affecting individuals in at least 15 states. The outbreak was announced following the documentation of over three dozen cases in Minnesota and Wisconsin. As of August 24, 2026, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed at least 55 cases nationwide, including four hospitalizations.
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Alfalfa sprouts linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states
A food-poisoning outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts has been reported in at least 15 states, with over 55 cases documented by the CDC. The outbreak has resulted in four hospitalizations.
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