Alfalfa sprouts linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, health officials say
A Minnesota alfalfa sprout grower has been linked to an outbreak of harmful bacteria. People in Minnesota and Wisconsin became sick after eating sprouts from this grower, with some requiring hospitalization.
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6 sourcesAt least 41 sickened in Salmonella, E. coli outbreak linked to sprouts
Alfalfa sprouts linked to dozens of illnesses from 2 different bacteria
Minnesota alfalfa sprout grower linked to outbreak of Salmonella and E. coli
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11 sourcesAlfalfa sprouts recalled after E. coli, salmonella outbreak sickens dozens
Alfalfa sprouts linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, health officials say
Outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts; people sickened with E. coli and salmonella
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2 sourcesE coli and salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts sickens dozens across multiple states
Another Foodborne Illness Sickens Midwesterners, This Time Sprouts from Minnesota Grower
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2 developments- Aug 20Alfalfa sprouts linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, CDC says
- Aug 21E coli and salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts sickens dozens across multiple states
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