Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Outbreak in Inland Northwest Linked to Sprouts

Idaho public health officials are investigating 19 cases of Salmonella infection in Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho and Western Montana suspected to be connected to alfalfa sprouts.

Six of those sickened reported eating alfalfa sprouts from a grower, Evergreen Produce, in Moyie Springs, Idaho.

The Idaho Department of Health is recommending that people avoid eating sprouts from Evergreen Produce and to discard any Evergreen Produce sprouts while the investigation is ongoing.

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