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.
The local E. coli cases were found in King, Snohomish, Whatcom, Pierce, Thurston, Mason and Skagit counties. One individual from each county became ill in late November and early December. Two were hospitalized and one person developed a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
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.
According to the Columbia Basin Herald, Odessa’s Schoonover Farms LLC on Thursday voluntarily recalled raw whole milk and cream because it might be contaminated with E. coli (Escherichia coli bacteria), according to a release from the company.
No known illnesses caused by E. coli were associated with the product as of Thursday, but routine
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The Outcomes & References
A total of 167 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 were reported from 27 states. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found on the Map of Reported Cases page. The Public Health Agency of Canada also reported several illnesses that were closely related
South Dakota, Nebraska, Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania linked to illnesses.
Epidemiologic and laboratory data show that Josie’s Organics prepackaged baby spinach with a “best by” date of October 23, 2021, may be contaminated with E. coli and may be making people sick.
Since the last update on November 15, four more
South Dakota, Nebraska, Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania linked to illnesses.
Epidemiologic and laboratory data show that Josie’s Organics prepackaged baby spinach with a “best by” date of October 23, 2021, may be contaminated with E. coli and may be making people sick.
Since the last update on November 15, four more
Baby Spinach
According to the CDC, as of November 15, 2021, a total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from seven states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 15, 2021, to October 27, 2021. Sick people range in age from 2 to 71 years, with