CDC Warns of Salmonella in Sprouts from Jimmy John's

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns of a Salmonella outbreak involving Jimmy John’s raw sprouts in its sandwiches after eight residents of three states —Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota — have been infected. Jimmy John’s reacted to the outbreak by taking raw sprouts off the menu at all locations. The CDC also warned that raw and lightly cooked sprouts are a known source of foodborne illnesses and outbreaks especially for children, older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune system. Click here to read more about the CDC warning about sprouts.