2019 Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O26:H11 Infections Linked to Spinach
A multistate outbreak of E. coli O26:H11 infections occurred in August 2019. Ten outbreak associated cases were reported by six states Three people were hospitalized. No one died. The implicated product was spinach.
The CDC cluster/outbreak code was 1910MLEVC-1.
Tags:
spinach, leafy greens, salad, produceOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2019 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA, ID, IL, MI, TN, WA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O26:H11 |
| Vehicle(s): | Leafy greens |
| Location(s): | Restaurant, Private Home, Residential Care Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 10 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
Sources & documents
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