At least 90 with E. coli from multiple states and FDA remains mum
The FDA has an outbreak posting that as of 2/4/2024 an E. coli O157:H7 event is now tied to Romaine Lettuce.* The FDA says that 88 are sick and that the investigation is still Active and the notes that Traceback , Inspection and Sampling has been Initiated.
*Earlier the FDA said: The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to an iceberg and romaine lettuce blend served at catering events, restaurants, and a school. Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC, a total of 69 people infected with the same strain of E. coli O157 have been reported from 10 states. FDA’s traceback investigation has identified an iceberg and romaine lettuce blend from a common supplier as the source of this outbreak; however, impacted product identified to date appears to be past shelf life and no longer on the market. FDA is continuing to work with the supplier to determine if any additional product could be impacted. At this time, there does not appear to be any ongoing risk to public health and there is no recommendation for consumers to avoid iceberg or romaine lettuce. FDA’s investigation is ongoing, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
One of the red highlights above is a 9 year old from Indiana that suffered acute kidney failure, the other is a high school student that is part of an outbreak linked to lettuce served in Missouri.:
Health officials have reported that 106 people, including students from Rockwood Summit High School and adults from the community, have been confirmed as outbreak patients. The patients attended five separate events catered by Andre’s Banquet Center. Patients attended two school band events, two funerals and a veterans event catered by the business.
Republished with permission from Bill Marler and Marler Clark. Copyright (c) Marler Clark LLP, PS. All rights reserved.
Source: https://www.marlerblog.com/case-news/at-least-90-with-e-coli-from-multiple-states-and-fda-remains-mum/
It’s from a year ago , Butthole.