Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts

Posted December 30, 2022
- Illnesses: 15
- Hospitalizations: 2
- Deaths: 0
- States: 3
- Recall: Yes
- Investigation status: Active
SunSprout Enterprises raw alfalfa sprouts
- Sold to foodservice and at grocery stores between late November and mid December 2022
- Packaged in 4-ounce clear, plastic clamshell containers and 2.5 pound packages labeled with lot numbers 4211, 5211, 3212, or 4212
- Best-by dates between 12/10/2022 and 1/7/2023
- See recall notice for additional information
- Do not eat any recalled alfalfa sprouts. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
- Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled alfalfa sprouts using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
- Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
- Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
- Bloody diarrhea
- So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, such as:
- Not peeing much
- Dry mouth and throat
- Feeling dizzy when standing up
- Do not sell or serve recalled alfalfa sprouts.
- Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with recalled alfalfa sprouts.
- Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
- Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria.
- Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days.
- Some people—especially children younger than 5 years, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems—may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
- For more information about Salmonella, see the Salmonella Questions and Answers page.