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Health officials trace E. coli and salmonella outbreak to Minnesota alfalfa grower
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points Health officials found a connection between certain produce and E. An outbreak of illnesses has been traced to a specific source.
An outbreak of illnesses has been traced to a specific source. Health officials found a connection between certain produce and E. coli and salmonella cases. The produce was grown by a particular company and sold under two brand names.
The company in question is associated with twenty-three cases of illness. These cases involve two types of bacteria. Further information about the outbreak is available from health officials.
Details about the company and its produce are known, including the brands under which the produce was sold. The brands are Calco and another that shares its name with the company that grew the produce.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
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