2023 Outbreak of Multiple Strains of Escherichia coli Infections Associated with a Grocery Store, Ohio

In 2023, public health officials in Ohio investigated a confirmed outbreak of multiple strains of E. coli - Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC), Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC), and Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC) infections. The setting was reported as grocery store/bakery/deli/convenience store. Two people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

The vehicle of transmission was not reported.

Overview

Outbreak began:August 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:OH
Pathogen:Enterotoxigenic E. coli., Enteropathogenic E. coli, Enteroaggregative E. coli
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Grocery Store
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:2

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