Washington State Health authorities said people had been sickened in Clark, Island, King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston, and Whatcom counties. At lease two required hospitalization.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sprouts are the number 2 culprit in produce related outbreaks, second only to leafy greens. People are not always aware of eating sprouts, as they are often added to salads or sandwiches.