E. coli are bacteria that can cause serious, sometimes fatal, infections in humans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that E. coli causes 2,000 hospitalizations in the United States each year.
Ten percent of E. coli victims develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can cause kidney failure, damage to the central nervous
Interstate Meat Distributors, a meat processing company, has recalled 28,365 pounds of ground beef, the Department of Agriculture announced Thursday. The recall occurred after Consumer Reports’ tests found a deadly strain of E. coli called O157:H7 in a package of Kroger-branded meat produced by Interstate. No illnesses have been reported.
The recalled ground beef was
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigated a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections.
Epidemiologic and laboratory data showed that Josie’s Organics prepackaged baby spinach with a “best by” date of October 23, 2021, made people sick.
As of January 6, 2022, this
CDC removed three people from original case count of 13. Four states implicated – Washington (6), Alaska (2), Oregon (1) and Onion (1).
The CDC has updated information on an outbreak of E. Coli O157:H7 infections traced to certain packaged salads, removing three people from the patient list.
Organic Power Greens sold under the Simple
The CDC announced that an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections traced to Josie’s Organics prepackaged baby spinach is over.
The implicated Josie’s Organics prepackaged baby spinach had a best-by date of Oct. 23, 2021.
As of Jan. 6, a total of 15 people had been confirmed sick from the outbreak strain of E. coli,
On Jan. 6, 2022, the Department of Agriculture announced the recall of 28,356 pounds of ground beef, including Kroger-branded ground beef sold at Fred Meyer and QFC supermarkets, as well as products sold at Albertsons, Walmart, and WinCo grocery stores. The products all include the EST number 965 on their labels and were shipped to
On December 29, 2021, the CDC announced that 13 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from six states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from November 27, 2021, to December 9, 2021. Sick people range in age from 4 to 79 years, with a median age of 54, and
53 sick, 30 hospitalized, 4 with kidney failure and 3 dead
E. coli and Lettuce 1: As of December 29, 2021, 13 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from six states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from November 27, 2021, to December 9, 2021. Sick people range in
Seven sick with E. coli in King, Snohomish, Whatcom, Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and Skagit counties – two hospitalized and one with acute kidney failure – hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) confirmed today that the state is part of an E. coli outbreak affecting six states. The seven
As of December 29, 2021, 13 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from six states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from November 27, 2021, to December 9, 2021.
Sick people range in age from 4 to 79 years, with a median age of 54, and 92% are female.