The CDC today issued a report on their investigation of the recent Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak.   The investigation has now identified 228 cases in 13 states and linked the source of the outbreak to alfalfa sprouts produced at multiple facilities using seeds that likely originated from a common grower.

Since February 1, a total of 228 cases of Salmonella Saintpaul have been reported from 13 states: Nebraska (110), Iowa (35), South Dakota (35), Michigan (18), Kansas (8), Pennsylvania (7), Minnesota (5), Ohio (3), Illinois (2), West Virginia (2), Florida (1), North Carolina (1), and Utah (1) .  Patients range in age from <1 year to 85 years, and 69% are female.  Among patients with available information, 4% reported being hospitalized.  No deaths have been reported to date.

Salmonella Saintpaul cases associated with alfalfa sprout consumption, by date of illness onset

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and CDC has recommended that consumers not eat raw alfalfa sprouts, including sprout blends containing alfalfa sprouts, until further notice. 

Simon & Luke currently represents hundreds of victims of salmonella poisoning from numerous outbreaks in the United States.   We have represented over 2000 victims of salmonella poisoning in the last 2 years alone.  If you or a loved one has tested positive for Salmonella after consuming alfalfa sprouts, please call us toll free at 1-888-335-4901 for a free consultation on your legal rights.