Everything Sprouts recalls after 55 sick nationwide

A multi-state outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella linked to Everything Sprouts in Minneapolis has sickened at least 55 people across 15 states, prompting a recall of certain 5-ounce alfalfa sprout batches sold under Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. The FDA previously issued a warning in March 2025 over “serious violations” at the sprout distributor, including a leaking roof and dirty surfaces, raising questions about how it continued operating. Everything Sprouts has defended its products, noting it has tested sprouts and found no issues, while a food safety attorney argues the sprout producer bears responsibility and questions why the facility was operating in 2026. Federal investigators, with the CDC, are examining multiple strains of STEC and a strain of Salmonella Agona, with illnesses spread across states from late May through early August; the outbreak timeline places the recall squarely within the active outbreak period. Minnesota and other authorities have urged consumers to discard Calco or Everything Sprouts 5-ounce containers and to avoid sprout products linked to the brand while regulators continue the investigation. The recall and ongoing scrutiny highlight concerns about sanitation practices at sprout facilities and the potential for contamination to move quickly through ready-to-eat produce.