MSU E. coli Outbreak Sickens Students
Seven Michigan State University (MSU) students have contracted E. coli O157:H7 infections that have been associated with iceberg lettuce distributed by Aunt Mid’s Produce Company, a Detroit firm. At least 19 other people in Michigan and people in Illionois, New York, Ohio and Oregon have also been sickened in this E. coli outbreak associated with iceberg lettuce.
Health officials are continuing to investigate the outbreak. Trace back and additional testing may find other companies, including distribution companies involved in the outbreak. Companies in the chain of distribution and others may be liable for damages, which could include medical expenses, pain and suffering and loss of income.
If health officials do not find lettuce that tests positive for E. coli, epidemiological evidence alone may be sufficient to hold MSU and other parties liable. Epidemiological evidence includes interviews with those sickened, an analysis of food purchased with the sickened students’ MSU cards, and other evidence that would point to a common source of illness.
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