The Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD) reports that their preliminary investigation has found ground beef containing E. coli may be the source of an outbreak. While many of the cases showed moderate symptoms, one person died. State partners continue to test clinical and food samples for laboratory confirmation. The initial investigation by FCCHD and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services shows that the E. coli outbreak may have come from ground beef sold to several area restaurants. The restaurants were not named in the release. A news release notes that the last known date the ground beef consumed was July 14. The ground beef was not sold in grocery stores. The investigation has identified at least 13 individuals associated with the outbreak. @ https://www.kpax.com/news/local-news/flathead-county/1-person-dies-several-sickened-in-flathead-county-e-coli-outbreak
