At least 41 people have fallen ill in a Salmonella and E. coli outbreak tied to sprouts, health officials in Minnesota and Wisconsin reported. The illnesses have been linked to alfalfa sprouts grown by Everything Sprouts, a Minnesota-based producer.
Minnesota has recorded 23 cases, while Wisconsin has identified 18 cases. Three individuals have been hospitalized, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The affected sprouts were sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands to both restaurants and grocery stores.
Health officials are advising the public to check for and discard any alfalfa sprouts from Calco or Everything Sprouts. The investigation involves collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other state health departments to determine the full extent of the contamination.
Officials currently believe the outbreak to be regional. The FDA had previously issued a warning to Everything Sprouts regarding "insanitary conditions" at its facility following an inspection last year. Inspectors noted issues such as roof leaks dripping onto produce and clean employee clothing, as well as a buildup of organic matter on an irrigation system hose. ABC News has reached out to Everything Sprouts for comment.