Investigation of E. coli O103 in clover sprouts

The FDA, CDC, and state and local partners are investigating an outbreak of 14 illnesses caused by E. coli O103 in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Texas, and Utah likely linked to clover sprouts. On March 16, 2020, Chicago Indoor Garden recalled all products containing Red Clover sprouts, because the FDA found the products to be contaminated with E. coli O103. Whole Genome Sequencing of this bacteria showed that it matches the outbreak strain. The recalled products have “Best By” dates between 12/1/2019 and 3/12/2020 that were distributed to Whole Foods throughout the Midwest, Coosemans Chicago Inc., Battaglia Distributing, and Living Waters Farms. The products include Red Clover 4oz. Clamshell, Red Clover 2lb. Boxes, Sprout Salad 6oz. Clamshell, Mixed Greens 4oz. Clamshell, and Spring Salad 6oz. clamshell @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o103-clover-sprouts-february-2020?utm_campaign=Outbreak_E.coliCoverSprouts_03172020&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua