An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections in 12 States- source not yet identified

CDC, public health, and regulatory officials in several states, and the FDA investigate a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. As of October 28, 2020, a total of 23 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 12 states (California (2), Illinois (1), Kansas (4), Michigan (2), Missouri (2), North Dakota (4), Ohio (1), Pennsylvania (2), Tennessee (1), Utah, (1), Washington (1), and Wisconsin (2)). Illnesses started on August 17, 2020. Of 15 ill people with information available, 10 hospitalizations have been reported, including 2 people who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). No deaths have been reported. Of the 13 people interviewed to date, all reported eating various types of leafy greens, like iceberg lettuce (9), romaine lettuce (8), mixed bag lettuce (6), and spinach (9). This outbreak is caused by the same strain of E. coli O157:H7 that caused an outbreak in romaine lettuce in 2019. A specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this outbreak. CDC is not advising people to avoid any particular food at this time. @ https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2020/o157h7-10-20b/index.html