Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Illnesses in 15 States, F.D.A. Says
Officials are investigating after multiple strains of E. coli and a type of salmonella sickened dozens of people across the United States. Two people were infected with both salmonella and E. coli.
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What happenedOfficials are investigating after multiple strains of E. coli and a type of salmonella sickened dozens of people across the United States. Two people were infected with both salmonella and E. coli.
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Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Illnesses in 15 States, F.D.A. Says
Officials are investigating after multiple strains of E. coli and a type of salmonella sickened dozens of people across the United States. Two people were infected with both salmonella and...
