Alfalfa sprouts linked to dozens of illnesses from 2 different bacteria

The CDC has linked alfalfa sprouts to a food-poisoning outbreak spanning 15 states. Health officials are warning consumers to avoid specific brands of alfalfa sprouts associated with this unusual event. The outbreak is particularly notable because it involves dozens of illnesses caused by two different types of disease-causing bacteria. Authorities continue to monitor the situation to prevent further infections as they identify the contaminated products linked to these multiple bacterial strains across the affected regions.