NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials say a food-poisoning outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts and involving multiple germs has sickened people in 15 states.
State officials announced the outbreak earlier this week, saying they documented more than three dozen cases in Minnesota and Wisconsin. On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the agency is aware of 55 cases nationally, including four people who have been hospitalized.
The CDC said cases are also reported in Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota and Washington.
Of 34 sick people interviewed, 26 reported eating alfalfa sprouts, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Food poisoning outbreaks tend to be defined by one type of germ, but this outbreak involves people with salmonella and different strains of E. coli.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli — or STEC — can cause stomach cramps and bloody diarrhea. Infections can lead to a severe complication that involves acute kidney failure.
Salmonella poisoning can cause diarrhea, fever, severe vomiting, dehydration and stomach cramps.
Officials are linking cases to alfalfa sprouts produced by Everything Sprouts, a Minnesota grower, and sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands to restaurants and grocery stores. The company has yet to issue a recall, the FDA said.
Last year, the FDA sent a warning letter to Everything Sprouts, saying inspections the year before identified several points of concern, including a leaking roof that was dropping water onto bean sprouts and workers' smocks.
The Associated Press left messages for Everything Sprouts seeking comment.
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FILE - A microbiologist points out an isolated E. coli growth on an agar plate at the Washington State Department of Health, Nov. 3, 2015, in Shoreline, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.J. McCarthy had an erratic start for the Minnesota Vikings, completing 5 of 10 passes for 81 yards in a 13-3 exhibition loss to Baltimore on Saturday, while undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano threw a touchdown pass to LaJohntay Wester for the Ravens.
McCarthy played four series with the second-team offense before yielding to 11-year veteran Carson Wentz, leaving the picture unclear about who will be the No. 2 quarterback behind Kyler Murray.
“We want to keep giving those guys opportunities,” said coach Kevin O'Connell, who'd planned to give McCarthy a little more playing time but decided to pull him after a couple of hard hits left him walking gingerly off the field.
The 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft, who missed his rookie year while recovering from knee surgery and was limited by 10 starts last season because of multiple injuries, misfired to open receivers multiple times. After deftly moving up in the pocket for a 50-yard completion to Tai Felton midway through the first quarter, McCarthy threw too hard into the end zone twice for incompletions — resulting in a turnover on downs.
Myles Price was wide open in the front corner on fourth-and-1, but McCarthy sailed the ball over the 5-foot-9 receiver.
“Just throws I’ve got to make. We called great plays, but at the end of the day I know I can make those throws,” McCarthy said. “It’s great to have that experience logged in and that data logged in to be able to make that throw next time.”
Max Brosmer played the entire second half at quarterback for the Vikings, going 11 for 17 for 98 yards. He was intercepted by rookie free safety Silas Walters at the Baltimore 18 as the last two possessions for the Vikings ended with turnovers. Rookie outside linebacker Ethan Burke forced a fumble with his tackle of Jeshaun Jones after an 11-yard reception had given Minnesota a first down near midfield.
Tyler Loop made two field goals and had four strong kickoffs for the Ravens, who also rested the majority of their starting lineup after two days of joint practices with the Vikings.
The second-team offense with Tyler Huntley at quarterback stalled out, but Fagnano fared well with the deep reserves while completing 15 of 20 passes for 123 yards. Rookie tight end Josh Cuevas caught three passes for 46 yards from Fagnano, who finished his seven-year college career at UConn.
“He’s awesome. He's great to be around. He just wants to make everybody else better on and off the field,” Cuevas said. “He’s a general out there whenever he gets his chances.”
New coach Jesse Minter had the Ravens' defense in prime form in the joint practices at Minnesota's facility this week, and the second-teamers kept up the momentum at U.S. Bank Stadium. Over two preseason games, the Ravens have allowed a total of 10 points.
Keondre Jackson, the backup strong safety beginning his second season, had seven tackles, one of Baltimore's five sacks, and one of its nine quarterback hits.
“We preach not having a drop-off in our back end on the defense, so the ones hold us accountable,” Jackson said. “The twos and threes want to follow suit.”
Burke, who was undrafted out of Texas, had a sack, two hits and two passes defensed.
“The way he practices, just the way he carries himself, I'm very impressed with him,” outside linebacker Mike Green said. “I'm surprised that he was an undrafted free agent, but I'm glad he's here.”
Baltimore hosts Washington on Friday on the final weekend of preseason games. Minnesota plays at Denver.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws against pressure by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ethan Burke (45) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Vikings running back Jermar Jefferson, left, is tackled by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marquise Robinson, right, during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Fagnano (12) throws against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Bangally Kamara (59) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Baltimore Ravens place kicker Tyler Loop (33), with punter Ryan Eckley holding, kicks a 20-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Baltimore Ravens safety Silas Walters (36) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
