Health officials have issued a warning about certain sprouts. People who have purchased alfalfa sprouts from specific brands should not consume them and should discard them instead. Symptoms of the associated illnesses include stomach issues and fever.

These illnesses have resulted in hospitalizations. The warning is related to reported cases of infections, with some people falling ill after eating the sprouts.

Further information about the affected brands and the scope of the issue is available from state health and agriculture officials.