Outbreak in Kentucky of E. coli O103 Linked to Fast Food

The Mercer County Health Department detected a sudden increase in E. coli O103 cases in Kentucky (between March 5-25, 2019), linked to “extensive fast food exposure.” Currently, the health agency has not announced what fast food restaurants are involved. Children and teenagers are implicated in many of these cases, but the outbreak does not appear to just be limited to children. The health department has confirmed 19 cases in central Kentucky. @ https://www.makefoodsafe.com/ecoli-o103-outbreak-kentucky-kids-fast-food/