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Multistate Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce is Over
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Multistate Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce is Over
The multistate outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce is over, but federal food safety agencies continue to investigate its cause. CDC laboratory testing recently identified the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 in canal water samples taken from the Yuma growing region.
FDA is continuing to investigate to learn more about how the E. coli bacteria got in the water and how this water could have contaminated romaine lettuce. The outbreak, which started in March, sickened 210 people in 36 states. Ninety-six people were hospitalized and 27 developed a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome. Five people died.
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The outbreak summary provides more details on the investigation and on antibiotic resistance findings in the outbreak strain. These findings do not affect treatment guidance, because antibiotics are not recommended for patients with E. coli O157 infections.
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Get Ready to Grill Safely
Fourth of July is right around the corner, and grilling season is in high gear. CDC’s information about grilling safely and a downloadable infographic, also in Spanish, offers tips to avoid food poisoning. Check out our communication resources page to find other food safety materials, including grilling graphics that you can share on social media in English and Spanish.
Raw Oysters Can Ruin Your Summer
Did you know you can get very sick from eating raw oysters? Most illnesses from eating raw oysters occur in the summer. Read CDC’s feature to learn about vibriosis, a diarrheal disease linked to raw oysters, and why you should only eat oysters if they are thoroughly cooked. This feature is also available in Spanish.
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Environmental Assessment Training Series (EATS)
Environmental health staff play a critical role in foodborne disease outbreak investigations. This August, the CDC Learning Connection will feature “Environmental Assessment Training Series (EATS).” The two-part training focuses on how to do environmental assessments as part of outbreak investigations. This training allows you to conduct virtual assessments in a restaurant, school, and other settings to identify an outbreak’s environmental causes and recommend appropriate control measures. Earn free Continuing Education credits.
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