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A sprouts outbreak sickened at least 55 people across 15 states with E. coli and salmonella. The CDC warned consumers to avoid sprouts from the affected producer.
A sprouts outbreak sickened at least 55 people across 15 states with E. coli and salmonella from a single producer. The CDC warned consumers to avoid sprouts from the affected source. Sprouts outbreaks recur because the seeds are grown in warm, moist conditions that promote both plant growth and bacterial growth.
This outbreak is contained to one producer so far, but multi-state spread through a food product means the supply chain touched many states before the outbreak was traced. Sprouts are inherently high-risk because they're eaten raw and bacteria colonize during growth. The FDA has issued guidance on sprout safety, but compliance is voluntary for most producers. Each outbreak that happens despite prior warnings suggests either producers aren't following guidance or the guidance itself isn't sufficient.
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