Everything Sprouts in Minneapolis expands recall as FDA eyes seed supplier in multistate outbreak

A Minneapolis sprouts distributor is now expanding its recall as federal investigators dig deeper into a nationwide salmonella and E. coli outbreak – and the seed supplier that may connect it all.

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A Minneapolis sprouts distributor is expanding its recall to include certain batches of its Robust Radish Sprout Mix after an outbreak has sickened 55 people across 15 states. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest.

Minneapolis sprouts company faces lawsuits after salmonella, E. coli outbreak sickens 55

A food safety attorney is questioning how a south Minneapolis sprouts distributor was still operating after federal inspectors found “serious violations" less than two years before a nationwide salmonella and E. coli outbreak.

Cyclospora research projects shuttered as US cases climb

The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer. 

Brain-eating amoeba leaves NC teen critically injured

A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.

Minnesota kindergarten vaccine rate drops as measles cases climb, skepticism spreads

As measles cases surge across the country at levels not seen in more than three decades, new federal data shows Minnesota is near the bottom of the country when it comes to getting kids vaccinated before they start school.

Minnesota kindergarten vaccine rate drops as measles cases climb
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As measles cases surge across the country at levels not seen in more than three decades, new federal data shows Minnesota is near the bottom of the country when it comes to getting kids vaccinated before they start school. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

North Carolina warns mobile petting zoo visitors of rabies exposure after baby goats test positive

North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.

University of Minnesota State Fair: Play Tetris, help researchers study how your brain plans

The University of Minnesota's State Fair Research Building is back, and this year it's bringing its biggest lineup of studies yet — including one where your Tetris skills could help scientists understand how the brain makes planning decisions.

Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults

A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.

Lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to 3 more states

The largest foodborne outbreak of its kind in history has expanded, with three additional states now reporting cases of cyclosporiasis linked to recalled iceberg lettuce. 

North Memorial, Sanford Health merger: Minnesota attorney general approves agreement

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has approved a 10-year oversight agreement with Sanford Health and North Memorial Health, giving their merger the green light to become the largest urban-rural health system in Minnesota.

General Mills ditches artificial dye from Lucky Charms, Trix

General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.

Groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug approved by FDA: What we know

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease. 

CDC says Cyclosporiasis cases now top 17,000

Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.