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Alfalfa Sprout Outbreak Hits 14 States | Durham News
Alfalfa sprouts are causing a major foodborne illness outbreak this summer, with over 50 people across 14 states sickened—some with E. coli, some with salmonella, and a few with both. Two cases hit North Carolina. Grown by Everything Sprouts (sold under their brand or Calco), these sprouts haven’t been recalled yet, but the CDC is urging everyone to throw them out or return them. Experts warn raw produce can harbor dangerous bacteria—even cooking won’t always help. If you’ve eaten them and feel sick, see a doctor. Clean any surfaces they touched. This isn’t an isolated incident: lettuce…
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