Everything Sprouts expands recall: check alfalfa sprouts—and now Robust Radish Sprout Mix—for STEC/E. coli or Salmonella risk
If you have sprouts in the fridge, this update matters. The FDA has expanded a recall involving Everything Sprouts, LLC to include Robust Radish Sprout Mix (5 oz cups), due to a potential contamination/cross-contact risk associated with STEC (Shiga toxin–producing) E. coli and Salmonella. The original recall for alfalfa sprouts is still in effect.
Today’s practical checklist: Do not eat the recalled sprouts. Verify the product name and lot identifier(s) on your package, then return/discard per the FDA notice and clean the areas that may have touched the sprouts.
What changed in the FDA recall update?
The FDA’s latest expansion says Robust Radish Sprout Mix (5 oz cups) may be affected because it could be cross-contaminated with the recalled sprouts. This expansion follows the earlier FDA recall for Everything Sprouts alfalfa sprouts tied to potential STEC/E. coli and Salmonella risk.
What to check right now (quick fridge-and-pantry scan)
Go straight to the package and look for these identifiers:
- Everything Sprouts alfalfa sprouts (baseline recall): check the lot identifier(s) listed in the FDA recall notice.
- Robust Radish Sprout Mix (added by expansion): confirm you have the 5 oz cup format mentioned in the FDA expansion notice, and check the lot identifier(s).
Important: If your package shows a lot identifier that matches the FDA list, do not taste-test or try to “cook it anyway.” The consumer instruction is to stop using the product.
Where these products were distributed
In the FDA expansion notice, the distribution footprint identified by the agency includes Minnesota and Wisconsin (as specified in the FDA’s consumer-facing details for this recall expansion). If you’re in or traveled to those areas and bought sprouts from local retailers, it’s worth checking your fridge now.
If you have unopened product
Follow the FDA’s consumer actions for the affected lots:
- Do not eat the sprouts.
- Return or discard the product as directed in the FDA notice (don’t donate it or leave it where others might access it).
- Wash your hands after handling the package.
If you already opened or ate some
Stop using the recalled product. Then protect the rest of your household’s food:
- Put the recalled sprouts aside and don’t serve them to anyone else.
- Throw away or return any remaining sprouts that match the recalled lot identifier(s).
- Clean and sanitize surfaces that may have contacted the sprouts or their packaging.
If someone ate the recalled sprouts and develops symptoms, the next step is to use the symptom guidance from the CDC for this type of outbreak. The CDC emphasizes taking sprout-related food safety seriously, especially for potential STEC/E. coli illness.
Kitchen cleanup plan (simple cross-contamination control)
Sprouts can be handled with “ready-to-eat” foods nearby, so take a few minutes to reset your kitchen:
- Hand hygiene: wash hands with soap and water after touching the recalled product.
- Sink/counter: clean and sanitize countertops and the sink area where sprouts sat or drained.
- Utensils: wash utensils, bowls, and cutting tools used with the sprouts in hot soapy water, then sanitize if appropriate.
- Fridge surfaces: wipe the refrigerator shelf or drawer where the sprouts were stored.
After cleanup, avoid reusing any items that may have had direct contact with the recalled sprouts unless they’re properly washed and sanitized.
Watch for symptoms and know when to contact a healthcare provider
The CDC provides outbreak-specific guidance for alfalfa sprouts, including when to seek medical care. In general, contact a healthcare provider if someone who ate the recalled sprouts becomes ill, particularly if symptoms are significant or don’t improve.
Because this recall involves potential STEC/E. coli and Salmonella, it’s smart to follow the CDC’s guidance closely (including the warning-focused instructions the CDC provides for people who consumed affected sprouts).
Where to find the most current lot details
For the exact lot identifiers and consumer actions, rely on the FDA pages for the original alfalfa sprouts recall and the expanded recall that adds Robust Radish Sprout Mix. CDC guidance is the best source for symptom-focused next steps.
Bottom line: Check your fridge for Everything Sprouts sprouts, verify the lot identifiers for both alfalfa sprouts and Robust Radish Sprout Mix (5 oz cups), stop using recalled lots, discard/return them as directed, and sanitize areas that touched the sprouts.
