When People Got Sick: Salmonella outbreak, Alfalfa Sprouts - December 2022

Key points

This outbreak investigation is over. Eating raw or undercooked sprouts may lead to food poisoning. Cook sprouts thoroughly to reduce your risk of illness.

Front and back packaging of alfalfa sprouts in this outbreak
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When people got sick

This chart shows when the 63 people in this Salmonella outbreak got sick.

The true number of sick people in this outbreak was likely much higher than the number reported. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.

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Content Source:
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)