For the fourth time since 2008, raw sprouts from the sandwich chain Jimmy John’s have been linked to a foodborne illness outbreak in the United States.

Twelve cases of E. coli poisoning in five states (Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Wisconsin) have been linked to raw clover sprouts eaten at Jimmy John’s restaurants, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Associated Press reported.

Jimmy has now permanently removed sprouts from the menu. Jimmy announced on Jimmy John’s Facebook page this morning:

Sprouts are out, but that doesn’t mean we’re done with this issue; this pic is me this morning in my test kitchen. i discovered this cool veggie, its a snow pea shoot, tastes really yummy and looks really cool on the sammie. if your in Champaign, illinois, go to the unit at 1811 w kirby ave and try em on your turkey tom or veggie or the #12. Peace out folks, the gov can push me down but they aint gonna push me out, i’m not a quitter i’m a doer, hold tight, I’ll keep you posted.

I don’t know about anyone else, but sprouts were my favorite part of the sub. I completely understand the issue, however. After working at Einsteins for a few years (sprouts come on the Tasty Turkey), I’ve seen the problems sprouts can cause. Sprouts are really hard to keep.

I will recover, I will move on, I’m still the biggest Jimmy John’s fan in the world.