2008 Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Aunt Mid's Produce Company Lettuce
An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections was associated with bagged, shredded or chopped, industrial-sized packages of iceberg lettuce sold through wholesale venues to restaurants and institutions. Seventy-four cases were identified. Twenty-one people were hospitalized. No one died.
Bagged lettuce sold at grocery stores was not implicated. The lettuce was purchased from Aunt Mid's Produce Company, a Detroit-based wholesale distributor, from farms in California. Aunt Mid's distributed the lettuce in the USA and Canada. Three cases were identified in Ontario, Canada. None of the implicated lettuce was available for testing.
Tags:
E. coli O157:H7, stec, bagged lettuce, leafy greens, iceberg lettuce, produceOverview
| Outbreak began: | September 2008 |
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| Affected country: | Canada, US |
| States/territories: | IL, MI, OH |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | lettuce |
| Location(s): | Restaurant, University, Correctional Facility |
| Brand name(s): | Aunt Mid's bagged lettuce |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 74 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 21 |