Archive for E. coli Outbreak
E. coli 0111: Death, Dialysis and Dozens of Hospitalizations
The CDC has determined that E. coli 0111 is responsible for the Oklahoma E. coli outbreak that has resulted in one death, people on dialysis with renal failure (HUS) and dozens of people hospitalized. According to the Okalhoma State Deapartment of Health (OSDH), it is very rare that E. coli 0111 would sicken so [...]
Oklahoma Outbreak Linked to Country Cottage Restaurant Sickens People in Bixby, Pryor, Sand Springs, Locust Grove, Broken Arrow, Peggs, Tulsa, and McAlester
(This page was updated on September 2, 2008.)
There have been almost daily updates from the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) regarding the Oklahoma E. coli outbreak that has sickened people (at least 206) in Bixby, Pryor, Sand Springs, Locust Grove, Broken Arrow, Peggs, Tulsa, and McAlester.
Most of the people who contracted E. coli infections, [...]
Country Cottage Restaurant in Locust Grove, OK May Be Associated with Outbreak
Over 30 people in Oklahoma may be part of an E. coli outbreak that has been associated with the Country Cottage restaurant in Locust Grove, OK. One person has died and at least 14 others have been hospitalized. Persons who have become ill are from a number of communities including Bixby, Pryor, Sand [...]
Nebraska E. coli Outbreak
Nine people have tested positive for E. coli in Nebraska. According to KPTM news of Omaha, Neb., a York health official said that at least 5 of the illnesses may be related to food served at an unspecified community event. The first case was reported on July 22.
State epidemiologist Tom Safranek told the [...]
Dorothy Lane Market Recall and Outbreak
Dorothy Lane Market of Dayton, Ohio has issued a recall of ground beef products sold between June 9th and July 29th for possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. Dorothy Lane Market sold 25,000 packages of raw ground beef during this time.
The recalled meat included ground beef components provided by Nebraska Beef, Ltd. of Omaha, [...]
Town Farm Dairy Raw Milk Associated with E. coli Outbreak
Four people have fallen ill after consuming raw milk purchased from Town Farm Diary of Simsburg, Connecticut. Several of the victims have also been hospitalized. Although the cases haven’t been officially linked to the raw milk, Town Farm Dairy was ordered to halt sales and production of milk and milk products by the [...]
Georgia E. coli Cases Part of Multi-State Outbreak Linked to Ground Beef
The E. coli outbreak that has sickened 22 people in Michigan and 21 people in Ohio has now spread to four more states. Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, and New York all have one confirmed case that matches the outbreak strain that has affected Michigan and Ohio, according to the CDC. The CDC states that all of [...]
Four Cases of HUS in Georgia Outbreak
A Southwest Georgia Public Health District news release indicated that the Barbecue Pit, a restaurant in Moultrie, Georgia may be linked to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened several people in Colquitt County, Georgia. Eight people have confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7, and four other patients have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), [...]
Nebraska Beef Recall
In cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Nebraska Beef, Ltd., of Omaha, Nebraska, issued a recall of 5.3 million pounds of ground beef components because of possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. States where the recalled beef was shipped to includes at least the following states: [...]
Georgia Oubreak May be Linked to Michigan and Ohio Outbreaks
A Georgia E. coli O157:H7 outbreak has 8 people confirmed cases, 4 presumed , and 12 cases still undergoing testing. In addition, 4 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome have developed so far. Hemolytic uremic sydrome is a severe complication associated with E. coli O157:H7 and is the leading cause of acute kidney failure [...]