Everything Sprouts Recall: Check Your Fridge After 55 E. Coli and Salmonella Cases

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If you’ve bought sprouts recently, this one is worth two minutes of your time.

Everything Sprouts LLC, a Minneapolis-based grower, has recalled several of its sprout products after they were linked to a multistate outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella. As of the latest count, 55 people across 15 states have gotten sick. Four people were hospitalized.

What makes this recall drag on is the seed. The FDA traced the outbreak back to a shared seed lot, and for weeks the seed supplier wouldn’t agree to a recall of its own. That changed on September 15, 2026, when the supplier finally recalled the implicated seed lot, closing the loop on where the contamination started.

What Was Recalled

The recall covers several 5-ounce sprout products sold under the Everything Sprouts and Calco brand names:

• Everything Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts
• Calco Alfalfa Sprouts
• Everything Sprouts Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix
• Everything Sprouts Zesty Garlic Mix
• Everything Sprouts Robust Radish Sprout Mix

The affected lot numbers are 222, 223, 225, 226, 230, and 233, depending on the product. You’ll find the lot number printed on the container near the use-by date.

The products were distributed in Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin, though sprouts often travel further than their original distribution list once they reach grocery stores and food service accounts.

Why This Recall Matters

Sprouts are one of the riskiest raw vegetables you can eat, and this outbreak shows why.

Seeds are grown in warm, humid conditions that are ideal for bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella to multiply. Because sprouts are eaten raw, there’s no cooking step to kill off contamination the way there is with most other produce.

This outbreak has sickened 55 people since illnesses tied to it began showing up in late May. Forty-six people were infected with E. coli, seven with Salmonella, and two people caught both. That combination of two different pathogens from the same seed source points to contamination at the source, not a one-off kitchen mistake.

What To Do If You Have This Product

If you have any Everything Sprouts or Calco sprout product in your fridge, check the label.

Do not eat it. Sprouts can’t be made safe by rinsing, and while cooking to 165 degrees Fahrenheit can reduce risk, the FDA and CDC recommend simply not eating raw sprouts from a recalled lot at all.

Throw the product away in a sealed bag, or take it back to the store where you bought it for a refund. Afterward, wash and sanitize your refrigerator shelves, drawers, and any containers that may have touched the sprouts, since both E. coli and Salmonella can spread to other foods through cross-contamination.

If you or someone in your household ate the recalled sprouts and is now dealing with severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, or a fever over 102 degrees, contact a healthcare provider. E. coli symptoms can take up to 10 days to appear after exposure, so don’t assume you’re clear just because a few days have passed without symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I have the recalled sprouts?

Check the brand name (Everything Sprouts or Calco) and the lot number on the container, which should be one of 222, 223, 225, 226, 230, or 233. If you’re not sure where you bought your sprouts or can’t find a lot number, the safer move is to throw them out.

Is this recall connected to the broccoli sprouts recall from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts?

No. These are two separate outbreaks involving two different companies. Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, based in Idaho, recalled broccoli sprouts tied to a Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak. This recall involves Everything Sprouts LLC in Minnesota and a shared alfalfa seed lot linked to both E. coli and Salmonella. If you eat sprouts regularly, it’s worth checking both recalls.

What are the symptoms of E. coli and Salmonella?

E. coli symptoms typically include severe stomach cramps, watery or bloody diarrhea, and vomiting, usually starting three to four days after exposure but sometimes taking up to 10 days. Salmonella symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, usually appearing within six hours to six days of eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but young children, older adults, pregnant people, and anyone with a weakened immune system are at higher risk of severe illness.

Is it safe to eat any sprouts right now?

Sprouts from lots outside this recall are not affected. If you’re unsure, contact the store or brand directly, or consider skipping raw sprouts for now if you’re in a higher-risk group. It’s also worth double-checking recent Salmonella-linked produce recalls like the Costco jalapeño recall if you buy a lot of fresh produce.

Where can I find the official recall notice?

The FDA’s outbreak investigation page has the full case count, timeline, and updates as the investigation continues. The CDC also lists E. coli symptoms and prevention guidance.

Bottom Line

Fifty-five illnesses and four hospitalizations later, this recall is a reminder that raw sprouts carry real risk, and that a slow-moving seed supplier can keep an outbreak going longer than it needs to. Check your fridge for the affected lot numbers, toss what you find, and watch for symptoms if you’ve already eaten any.