Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 21, 2026 at 8:17 PM ET
Aug 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
55+ sickened in salmonella, E. coli outbreak tied to sprouts
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Health officials report at least 55 illnesses across 15 states from a salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts. Cases include 46 E. coli infections, seven salmonella infections, and two with both. Illness onset dates range from May 31 to Aug. 8, and at least four people were hospitalized.
WHO: FDA and CDC; health officials; affected patients
WHAT: Salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts
WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 1:24 PM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles, CA
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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