2018 Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Leafy Greens
In October 2018, the CDC, FDA and their state and local public health partners investigated an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to consumption of leafy greens. Eight people were hospitalized. No one died.
Tags:
stec, produce, leafy greensOverview
| Outbreak began: | October 2018 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AK, CA, CO, CT, ID, MN, NV, ND, VA, WA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Leafy greens |
| Location(s): | Restaurant, Private Home, Retail |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 25 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 8 |
Sources & documents
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