An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella has sickened dozens of people across 15 states and has been linked to alfalfa sprouts distributed by Minneapolis-based Everything Sprouts. The company announced a voluntary recall of certain lots on August 21, 2026, covering products supplied since May 27 to distributors and stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Perspectives differ on the appropriate balance of federal oversight, private-sector response, and consumer responsibility.