2017 Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O121 Infections Linked to Flour
In 2017 federal, state and local public health officials investigated an outbreak of E. coli O121 infections linked to flour. A total of 7 outbreak associated cases were identified. Two were hospitalized. No one died.
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stec, flourOverview
| Outbreak began: | February 2017 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CO, IL, IN, KS, NC, WA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O121 |
| Vehicle(s): | flour |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 7 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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