The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of Escherichia coli O103 (E. coli) linked to sprouts served at Jimmy John’s restaurants.  Jimmy John’s notified stores to remove sprouts from its menu nationwide on February 22, 2020. According to the CDC, 14 cases in five states have been reported.  Illnesses started on dates ranging from January 06, 2020 to February 11, 2020. In Illinois, six cases matching the outbreak strain have been reported in Adams, Champaign, and Jackson counties.  Most people start feeling sick 3-4 days after eating or drinking something that contains the bacteria.  However, illnesses can start anywhere from 1-10 days after consumption.  If you have recently eaten sprouts and are experiencing the symptoms above, contact your health care provider.