2017 Outbreak of E. coli O26 Infections in Multiple Counties, Colorado
Six people residing in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver and Douglas counties, Colorado were laboratory confirmed with E. coli O26 infections between September 1, 2017 and October 15, 2017. One person was hospitalized. No one died. Three out of 6 cases consumed raw spinach from a university cafeteria. The other 3 cases reported raw spinach consumption. Investigators determined that there was no common source of spinach.
Tags:
e.+coli+o26, stec, spinach, colorado, denver, adams, arapahoe, douglas, non O157 STECOverview
| Outbreak began: | September 2017 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CO |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O26 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Unknown, University cafeteria |
| Molecular test results: | yes |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 6 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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