Raw sprouts are a recurring source of E. coli food poisoning outbreaks. In February 2020, Jimmy John’s stopped serving sprouts after multiple outbreaks involving dozens of victims.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting E. coli induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with E. coli in an outbreak linked to raw sprouts, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
UPDATE: Multiple Recalls for Sprouts Due to E. coli
Recent Outbreaks of E. coli Linked to Sprouts
- 2020 — Clover Sprouts – E. coli O103
- 2019 — Jimmy John’s
- 2016 — Alfalfa Sprouts – E. coli O157
- 2014 — Raw Clover Sprouts – E. coli O121
- 2012 — Raw Clover Sprouts – E coli O26
Jimmy John’s Hit With 1st Sprout E. coli Lawsuit
In March 2020, the sandwich restaurant chain Jimmy John’s was hit with a lawsuit after several developed E. coli infections after eating raw sprouts. The first lawsuit was filed by Kahler F., a woman who fell ill after eating at a Jimmy John’s in Dubuque, Iowa. She was hospitalized on December 6, 2019 with E. coli food poisoning.
Sprouts and Food Poisoning Outbreaks
Sprouts are one of the most common sources of food poisoning outbreaks, according to the CDC. Between 1990 and 2009, sprouts were linked to 31 outbreaks of food poisoning involving 2,022 people who fell ill. Many more outbreaks have been linked to sprouts since 2009, plus hundreds of illnesses.
What is the Problem?
Warm and wet conditions used for sprouting seeds are also ideal for rapid bacteria growth, including E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and more. These bacteria can be killed by thoroughly cooking sprouts, but the problem is that many people eat sprouts that are raw or only lightly cooked.
Signs & Symptoms of E. coli Food Poisoning
- Abdominal cramps
- Vomiting
- Bloody diarrhea
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
- Kidney failure
- High fever
- Bleeding
- Confusion
- Seizures
- Death
Do I have a Sprout E. coli Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting E. coli induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with E. coli in an outbreak linked to raw sprouts, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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