Under pressure, Idaho producer recalls sprouts

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Idaho sprout producer has recalled its alfalfa and spicy sprouts because they may be linked to 21 cases of salmonella poisoning.

Evergreen Produce of Moyie Springs, Idaho, initially refused to recall its sprouts after the Food and Drug Administration said the sprouts may be linked to the illnesses in Idaho, Montana, Washington state, North Dakota and New Jersey.

But the company relented under agency …