A multistate outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo infections has been linked to raw sprouts served on sandwiches at Jimmy John’s restaurants in several states. Raw and lightly cooked sprouts are a known source of foodborne illness.

Did you know that antibiotics only treat bacterial infections? Are you aware that colds, flu, most sore throats, bronchitis, and many sinus and ear infections are caused by viruses?

If you take antibiotics when they’re not needed, they won’t help you – and the side effects can still hurt you. Check out this chart to find out which common illnesses are usually viral or bacterial and when antibiotics are necessary.