Today the CDC and FDA announced that a total of 17 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 8 states: Washington, Idaho, Montana, California, Colorado, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Maryland.
Illnesses started on dates ranging from September 24, 2019, to November 8, 2019. Ill people range in age from
Washington, Idaho, Montana, California, Colorado, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Maryland report cases.
As of November 18, 2019, a total of 17 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 8 states. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found on the Map of
The FDA is conducting a small, focused assignment to collect samples of raw agricultural commodity (RAC) romaine lettuce to test for Salmonella spp. and pathogenic Escherichia coli (also known as Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli or STEC), microbial hazards repeatedly linked to foodborne illnesses associated with romaine lettuce consumption. The assignment begins this month (November 2019)
According to press reports, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is investigating what it calls a “significant increase” in the number of E. coli reports throughout the state.
Since November 13, officials say they are investigating 20 cases, three involving children. They say the cases are scattered across the state and are not isolated in
Is this the beginning of another multi-state outbreak? Is there a link to the cases in Wisconsin?
The Maryland Department of Health is investigating a cluster of Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157) infections among seven patients in Maryland. All reported eating Ready Pac Bistro® Bowl Chicken Caesar Salad purchased from various Sam’s Club
Numbers of sickened not reported – source of infection unknown.
Since November 13, 2019, the Department of Health Services (DHS) has seen a significant increase in the number of reported cases of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 infection in Wisconsin.
Notice to health care providers.
There has
New Seasons Market has expanded its recall of fresh ground beef sold at Portland-area stores after new tests show some of the meat contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 was available for sale as recently as Nov. 8.
An additional illness, closely associated with one of the three confirmed illnesses, has been identified. That brings the
New Seasons Market is recalling fresh ground beef sold at meat counters in three of its stores because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7.
Three people in the Portland metro area have become ill with E. coli O157:H7 infection after having eaten ground beef purchased at different New Seasons outlets. All are recovering
King Arthur Flour, Inc. was notified by ADM Milling Co. that three additional product lot codes of Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 5 lb. were omitted from the original data they provided for the press release on October 3, 2019. The additional lot codes and their corresponding “Best Used By” dates are listed below:
Best Used by
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sharing news of a recent E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, involving 23 illnesses, that was likely associated with romaine lettuce. No deaths were reported. The active investigation has reached its end and the outbreak appears to be over. The FDA and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control did