A Nebraska company is recalling alfalfa sprouts sold in three states after 16 cases of salmonella were linked to the food. The recall is for sprouts that were sold at restaurants and grocery stores in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas, by Sun Sprouts. Health officials urged people to stop eating alfalfa sprouts after they confirmed the illness. So far, no illnesses have been confirmed in Kansas or Iowa, but the FDA is conducting a multi-state investigation.
Salmonella infections cause diarrhea and fever. Most people recover, but Federal Officials estimate that 26,500 people are hospitalized and 450 die from salmonella infections every year. The recalled alfalfa sprouts have expiration dates between December 10th and December 27th and carry Lot Numbers of either 4211 or 5211.
