Food Safety News : reported that CDC, states investigating foodborne sources in E. coli outbreak

The current cluster of E. coli illnesses involves "Shiga toxin-producing E. coli," or STEC, for short, according to the CDC spokeswoman. A multi-state cluster of at least 10 people infected with E. coli bacteria has been identified and public health officials are interviewing victims about possible foodborne sources. As of this afternoon, patients had been identified in four states, said a spokeswoman with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Around 5 to 10 percent of those who are diagnosed with E. coli O157 infection develop a potentially life-threatening complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). "This investigation is ongoing, and we will update the public when more information becomes available," she said.

Federal health officials investigating multi-state E. coli outbreak

Federal and state health officials are investigating an outbreak of 12 cases of E. coli reported in several states. The CDC did not name other states affected by the outbreak but said it would publish more detailed information on its website tomorrow. Food Safety News reported that the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene posted a consumer warning about the I.M. The CDC believes the products may contain a type of E. coli called Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), which can cause symptoms including severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting. "Very young children and the elderly are more likely to develop severe illness," including kidney failure in extreme cases, the CDC said.

CDC, FDA, and states investigating multistate E. coli outbreak

CDC, FDA, and several states are investigating an outbreak of 12 illnesses of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157:H7 reported from several states. Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, is the nation's leading law firm representing victims of E. coli outbreaks and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Marler Clark is the only law firm in the nation with a practice focused exclusively on foodborne illness litigation. The law firm has brought E. coli lawsuits against such companies as Jack in the Box, Dole, ConAgra, Cargill, and Jimmy John's. The E. coli lawyers of Marler Clark have represented thousands of victims of E. coli and other foodborne illness infections and have recovered over $600 million for clients.



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