2018 Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Ground Beef
In July 2018, a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections occurred. Seven people were ill. Four people were hospitalized. No one died. The implicated food was ground beef.
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stec, ground beefOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2018 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA, ID, OR, WA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Location(s): | Private Home, Retail |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 7 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 4 |
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