After reviewing preliminary epidemiology reports concerning the Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts, Caudill Seed Company has withdrawn from the market all of the alfalfa seeds bearing six digit lot numbers that start with “032.”  All seeds involved in this market withdrawal came from Italy.  The seeds are in 50-pound white bags that are either paper or woven [...]

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is collaborating with public health officials in many states and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of human infections due to Salmonella serotype Saintpaul. Since mid-March, 35 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Saintpaul have been reported from 7 states.  [...]

The Nebraska Department of Health (NDH) is currently investigating an outbreak of Salmonella St. Paul linked to alfalfa sprouts.  The sprouts were raised and distributed by local grower C.W. Sprouts of Omaha.    So far, NDH has found 84 lab-confirmed cases, with 15 more considered probable.  Information about the counties in which the sickened persons reside has been released, as shown [...]

Spring has sprung – and so has Salmonella.   There are three current salmonella outbreaks in the United States  – recalled peanuts, sprouts, and spices – and one more in the works (pistachios).  Is anything safe to eat anymore?  If you have tested positive for any of the following salmonella strains, you need to contact us toll free at [...]

SunSprout Enterprises, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska, has initiated a recall of Alfalfa Sprouts, Onion Sprouts, and Gourmet Sprouts  due to contamination with Salmonella St. Paul. The sprouts were sold refrigerated under the SunSprouts label in 4-oz. clear plastic clamshell containers that have the following “Best If Sold By” dates in the upper right-hand corner on each container, which may [...]