# CDC investigates Salmonella and E. coli cases linked to alfalfa sprouts

https://mins.news/en/video/28948

- NBC News, 2026-08-21 23:52 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BUhwAeQ8x8

> The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating dozens of Salmonella and E. coli infections linked to alfalfa sprouts. The cases were concentrated in the Midwest, and two people were infected with both bacteria at the same time.

## Related coverage

- [Food safety reality check: What’s safe to eat?](https://mins.news/en/video/29317) — ABC News, 2026-08-22
- [Hallie Jackson NOW — Aug. 21 | NBC News NOW](https://mins.news/en/video/28994) — NBC News, 2026-08-22
- [US health officials say alfalfa sprout outbreak sickens people in 15 states](https://mins.news/en/item/28968) — CNN, 2026-08-22
- [Multistate salmonella infections rise to 431, CDC says](https://mins.news/en/item/26689) — Reuters, 2026-08-19