CDC announces multi-state outbreak of E. coli virus
Key Points(5)
- The Center of Disease Control (CDC) has announced that there is an outbreak of the dreaded E coli virus in several U.S.
- The E coli virus is a type of bacteria that normally live in the intestines of people and animals.
- However, some types of E.
- coli, can cause intestinal infection.
- Symptoms of intestinal infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.
The Center of Disease Control (CDC) has announced that there is an outbreak of the dreaded E coli virus in several U.S. states.
The E coli virus is a type of bacteria that normally live in the intestines of people and animals. However, some types of E. coli, can cause intestinal infection. Symptoms of intestinal infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.
The CDC said the virus was linked to I.M Healthy brand Soynut Butter and I.M. Healthy brand granola coated with SoyNut Butter and issued several recommendations.
The CDC recommended that consumers do not eat, and childcare centers, schools, and other institutions do not serve, any I.M. Healthy brand SoyNut Butter or I.M. Healthy brand granola coated with SoyNut Butter.
The CDC also reported that 12 people infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O157:H7 have been reported from five states (Arizona, California, Maryland, New Jersey, and Oregon).Eleven of the 12 ill people in this outbreak are younger than 18 years old.
It was also reported that half of the ill people were hospitalized, and no deaths Four children developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure, the CDC stated.
