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Posted in E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella on September 2, 2026
The sprouts recall has expanded adding more products to the growing list.
Another Everything Sprouts product was recently added to the list. While the number of cases in this multi-pathogen outbreak appears to be maintaining its current status with no new cases, a sprouts recall expansion could prompt inclusion of other illnesses. Potentially adding to the outbreak statistics.
Here’s what we know about sprouts recall impacting Everything Sprouts, LLC products so far and what this means for consumers.
A sprouts product called “Robust Radish Sprout Mix” has recently been added to the Everything Sprouts, LLC product recall list.
The original recall announced on August 22, 2026 involved Everything Sprouts Alfalfa sprouts with barcodes 860014523113, 860014523120, and 85007940149 in 6/5oz packages and 12/6/5oz packages labeled with lot numbers #222, 223, 225, 226, and 230. A mix using potentially contaminated alfalfa sprouts called Everything Sprouts Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix 5 oz cups with LOT#’s 222, 233, 226, and 230 along with Zesty Garlic Mix cups with LOT #’s 222, 223, 225, 226, and 230 were also mentioned in the initial recall press release.
These recalled products were distributed between May 27, 2026 and August 21, 2025 through wholesale distributors and grocery stores.
By now, those products should be off the market.
The new sprouts recall, announced August 29, 2026, involves Robust Radish Mix, 5oz cups with Barcode 087906000075 labeled with LOT# 223,226, 230, and 233. These products were distributed to wholesale distributors and grocery stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin between May 27, 2026 and August 21, 2026.
According to the press release, “to date, no reports of illness have been received by federal and state agencies related to Robust Radish Sprouts Mix.” However, this may change as more information becomes available.
These recalls were prompted by the epidemiological connection between Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli illnesses associated with the product.
A multi-state, multi-pathogen outbreak involving strains of Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli bacteria has sickened at least 55 people so far across 15 states. Illnesses have been reported in Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin.
While the investigation is ongoing, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the last date of illness onset has been recorded on August 8, 2026.
No deaths have been reported.
Multiple serotypes of E. coli (including O26:H11, O103:H25, and O168:H8) along with Salmonella Agona have been detected in patient samples. Some patients have been sickened with more than one of these germs.
There are other “no known food source” outbreaks currently on the FDA Active Foodborne Investigation table. It is possible that they could be combined with this multi-pathogen, multi-state outbreak if more information becomes available.
What are these germs and how bad are they?
Salmonella is a microscopic germ responsible for salmonellosis illness. These bad bugs are responsible for the intestinal illness, salmonellosis.
Common symptoms include:
Most people experience symptoms in as little as six hours and up to six days after exposure. In some cases, illness onset could be much longer.
Severity and length of illness often varies from person to person. Most people experience mild illnesses that pass quickly. Others may experience severe illness lasting weeks or even months after initial symptoms.
Most people, however, feel better within a week (four to seven days).
The symptoms of E. coli infections can vary from mild to severe. Some people may not need medical care. While others experience life-threatening illness. Most people begin feeling sick around three to four days after exposure. However, some may begin feeling sick as early as one day or as late as 10 days or more after eating contaminated food.
Common symptoms include:
Normally healthy people generally recover from E. coli infection within five to seven days. Some people, on the other hand, may experience other complications. These complications may lead to hospitalization or even death.
The elderly, young children (under five years), and those with a weakened immune system may experience more severe illnesses or develop serious complications. Complications like hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS.
HUS, is a rare, but serious health condition that can develop after becoming sick with toxin-producing bacteria like E. coli O145:H28 in this outbreak. It is unclear if any of the hospitalized patients have this deadly complication.
HUS develops when toxins rupture blood cells. These ruptured cells clog the filtering aspects of the kidney. Which can result in kidney failure and cause other downstream negative health effects.
People with HUS require hospitalization and monitoring to prevent further damage.
Symptoms to look out for include:
If you have been sick with symptoms consistent with E. coli infection and begin experiencing these HUS symptoms, get medical help right away!
The FDA traceback investigation has already initiated sampling activities and facility inspections. This revealed a common seed supplier as a potential source of this outbreak, as one other grower has been identified during the traceback investigation.
The FDA has recommended the seed supplier voluntarily recall the implicated lot of alfalfa seeds and contact downstream customers to instruct them to not use, grow, sell, transfer, or redistribute the implicated seed lot.
The agency is continuing to investigation the contamination and potential contributing factors or practices employed by sprout growers related to this outbreak.
The investigation is ongoing and we will continue to update as more information becomes available.
If you have consumed alfalfa or other sprouts recently and begin experiencing symptoms consistent with an E. coli or Salmonella infection, you may be wondering what you can do to help.
Even if your symptoms are mild, it is still a good idea to report your illness to your local health department. This can help investigators get a better picture of the scope of a potential outbreak.
They may ask you questions about your symptoms, what and where you have eaten in the past few weeks, and other supporting information. So have that information handy.
If you have been seriously affected by this outbreak, it is a good idea to get advice from an experienced Food Poisoning lawyer.
If you believe you may be part of this Everything Sprouts outbreak and wish to make a legal claim, The Lange Law Firm, PLLC has an E. coli lawyer and Salmonella Lawyer that can help.
The Lange Law Firm, PLLC has successfully won millions of dollars in products liability and food poisoning cases and they can help you too!
Call (833) 330-3663 or send an email for a free, no-obligation consultation.
By: Heather Van Tassell (contributing writer, non-lawyer)