Published: 15:45 BST, 31 August 2026 | Updated: 21:37 BST, 31 August 2026
A nationwide sprouts recall has been expanded after life-threatening pathogens were found on even more batches.
Earlier this month, Minnesota-based Everything Sprouts, LLC, voluntarily recalled several lots of alfalfa sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands due to the potential presence of both salmonella and E. coli bacteria.
On Saturday, the FDA announced the recall has been expanded to include certain lots of Robust Radish Sprout Mix that may also be contaminated with the bacteria.
No illnesses have been linked specifically to the Robust Radish Sprout Mix, but the latest CDC data from August 24 shows 55 have been sickened and four hospitalized in 15 states as a result of the contaminated sprouts.
Illnesses were reported in Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Washington and Wisconsin.
The largest concentrations of cases have been in Minnesota (21) and Wisconsin (17).
While most people exposed to salmonella and E. coli recover on their own, vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals may be at risk of several complications.
The strain of E. coli in this particular recall produces Shiga toxins that harm the gut lining and lead to severe stomach cramps, watery or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting.
A sprouts recall linked to salmonella and E. coli bacteria has been expanded (stock image)
Vulnerable individuals may be more prone to a life-threatening kidney complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can lead to kidney failure.
The FDA has urged consumers who purchased contaminated sprouts to dispose of them immediately and carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers the products may have touched.
According to the CDC, illnesses were reported between May 31 and August 8. The agency cautions that the true toll is still unknown, as it can take three to four weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak. Many people also recover without seeking medical care or formal testing.
Of the 34 people authorities interviewed, 26, or 76 percent, reported eating alfalfa sprouts.
The newly recalled Robust Radish Sprout Mix was distributed by Everything Sprouts from August 13 to August 26 to wholesale distributors and to grocery stores located in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Products were sold in 5oz cups with the barcode 087906000075. The lot numbers were 223, 226, 230 and 233.
