Founder Jimmy John ‘Jimmy John’s’ Liautaud told the world via Facebook that after five sprout-related outbreaks at Jimmy John’s outlets since 2008, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are “bullying” the sandwich company adding, “Anyway, gov is no longer here to serve us we are here to serve them and those who vote for them. Onward an upward! Peace, jimmy.”

“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,” according to another post.

Mike Hornick of The Packer reported that Liautaud also said via Facebook the company is working on a replacement for sprouts.

“Sprouts are out, but that doesn’t mean we’re done with this issue,” Liataud said, referring to a new menu item, snow pea shoots, being offered at a Champaign outlet.