The Michigan Department of Community Health is warning people to avoid raw clover sprouts. Seven people have become ill after eating them at sandwich shops around the state, and two people have been hospitalized. The establishments that served the sandwiches have not been identified. The onset of illness ranges from February 6 to February 12, … Read more
The most recent outbreak of food borne illness linked to raw sprouts is a restaurant-based outbreak of E. coli O26 associated with consumption of raw clover sprouts served on sandwiches at certain Jimmy John’s locations in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Wisconsin. Like other restaurants chains and some large food retailers, Jimmy John’s has now … Read more
After many recalls of sprouts for possible bacterial contamination and several outbreaks of foodborne illness linked to sprouts, restaurants across the country are removing the product from their menus. Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich franchise is no longer serving sprouts. The decision was made after the recent outbreak of E. coli 026 in five states. Jason’s … Read more
In 1999, two major events unfolded that raised public awareness of the foodborne illness risk associated with consumption of raw sprouts. During September 1999, a multistate outbreak of Salmonella serovar Muenchen infection associated with eating raw alfalfa sprouts was identified in Wisconsin. Despite use of a calcium hypochlorite sanitizing procedure to pretreat seeds before sprouting, … Read more
After four “sproutbreaks” in four years, Jimmy John’s is permanently removing sprouts from its menu. Although the company has still not made a public statement about the multi-state E.coli outbreak that has sickened a dozen people, Jimmy John Liautaud, the company’s founder, told franchisors in an email that the company would no longer be offering … Read more
The E. coli outbreak linked to clover sprouts from Jimmy John’s restaurants is the fifth multi-state outbreak caused by sprouts in the last three years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). So far, 12 people in five states have been sickened by E. coli O26 after eating sandwiches with sprouts … Read more
Health Officers in Australia have issued a warning after two types of sprouts have tested positive for high levels of E. coli. Acting Chief health Officer Dr. Rosemary Lester told consumers to discard the sprouts. A recall was issued through Food Standards Australia and New Zealand. Product details: Gippsland Sprouts Co. Salad Sprouts Alfalfa sprouts … Read more
Raw sprouts are a major source of foodborne illness because of the way they are grown and sprouted. The FDA warns those in high risk groups to avoid raw sprouts altogether. In just the last month, Food Poisoning Bulletin has told you about seven recalls and recall updates about this type of product. December 23, … Read more