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00:02Health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain alfalfa sprouts linked to an
00:07outbreak of E. coli and salmonella infections, according to NBC News.
00:11The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday that at least 55 people have
00:17become ill across 15 states, including two who were infected with both bacteria.
00:23Four people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
00:27The illnesses are linked to sprouts produced by Minnesota-based Everything Sprouts and
00:32sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands.
00:35The company is recalling certain lots of 5-ounce containers delivered since May 27th.
00:40Most cases are in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
00:43Federal and state officials are investigating the source and scope of the contamination.
00:48The CDC urged consumers to throw away or return affected sprouts.
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