Texas Alfalfa Sprouts E. Coli Lawsuit

Alfalfa sprouts were recalled by Everything Sprouts, LLC after a food poisoning outbreak where 55 people got sick with E. coli and/or Salmonella. The first illnesses began in late May 2026, nearly 3 months before the sprouts were pulled from the market.

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Alfalfa Sprouts Recall at a Glance

The following information can be used to help identify the recalled sprouts:

Grower: Everything Sprouts, LLC of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Brands: Everything Sprouts and Calco
Recall announced: August 22, 2026
Pathogens: Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O26:H11, O103:H25, O168:H8 and Salmonella Agona
Illnesses: 55 in 15 states, with 4 hospitalizations and 0 deaths
Where the cases are: Minnesota 21 and Wisconsin 17, with the other 17 spread across 13 states
Illness onset range: May 31, 2026 to August 8, 2026
Lot numbers: 222, 223, 225, 226, 230
Official source: FDA recall notice

Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to E. Coli and Salmonella Outbreak

In August 2026, health officials warned the public about an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and Salmonella infections that were linked to alfalfa sprouts. The sprouts were recalled by Everything Sprouts, LLC, a company in Minneapolis, MN.

The recall involves alfalfa sprouts that were sold under 2 brand-names (Everything Sprouts® and Calco®) and possibly distributed further.

Everything Sprouts announced the recall for 5 lots of alfalfa sprouts on August 22, 2026. The recall also included two types of sprout mix cups that were made with alfalfa sprout ingredients.

This outbreak involves 2 types of bacteria: Salmonella and E. coli. Of the 55 people who got sick and have laboratory tests confirming that they are part of this outbreak, 46 people got E. coli, 7 had Salmonella, and 2 people were infected with both.

How Was This Outbreak Discovered?

The investigation began with interviews. Investigators asked sick people what they ate in the week before their symptoms began. Of the 34 people interviewed, 26 of them (76%) said they ate alfalfa sprouts before they got sick.

Further genetic testing linked the cases together into a cluster, which is a signal that all of the people who got sick may have eaten the same type of contaminated food.

The investigators also found 2 clusters of illness in Minnesota and Wisconsin, where people who did not know each other ate alfalfa sprouts before getting sick. The FDA began inspecting the Everything Sprouts facility on August 19, 2026.

What Is the E. Coli and Salmonella Risk?

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is a serious infection that may produce symptoms like::

Severe stomach cramps
Diarrhea that is often bloody
Vomiting
Fever

A Salmonella infection can also cause serious symptoms, but it is not usually life-threatening for healthy adults. The symptoms may include a fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems may become more severely ill.

One of the potential complications of a STEC infection is a condition called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a form of kidney failure.

Which Products Are Affected?

Health officials are warning consumers about the following recalled items:

Everything Sprouts and Calco Alfalfa Sprouts, 5 oz containers
Everything Sprouts Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix, 5 oz cups
Everything Sprouts Zesty Garlic Mix, 5 oz cups
Sold individually and in 6/5 oz and 12/5 oz trays
UPC codes 860014523113, 860014523120, 850079470149
Lot numbers 222, 223, 225, 226, and 230

Where Were They Sold?

According to the recall, the sprouts were distributed between May 27, 2026 and August 21, 2026 to wholesale distributors and grocery stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The sprouts may have been repackaged and sold under other brands, or at a deli counter in a sandwich, salad, or wrap.

What Should I Do?

The FDA is urging people not to eat, sell, or serve alfalfa sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. You should thoroughly sanitize anything that came into contact with the sprouts. The FDA said it will update the outbreak investigation as information becomes available.

Legal Help for Food Poisoning Victims in Texas

Alfalfa sprouts are also sold nationwide in grocery chains and natural food stores. Families may have purchased these sprouts, hoping for a nutritional boost. Instead, some of them may have fallen ill or suffered a serious infection. If you got sick in this outbreak, contact a Texas food poisoning lawyer so you know if you might have a claim to pursue.

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