2007 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Linked to Mesclun Lettuce, Hawaii
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 occurred among people who ate lettuce at restaurants on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Mesclun lettuce mix was named as the vehicle of infection. The lettuce was grown on a local farm near a cattle ranch. Recent rains likely carried runoff from the cattle ranch onto the lettuce crop.
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o157, stec, leafy greens, produce, mesclun, mesclun lettuce, kauaiOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | HI |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | lettuce |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 8 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 5 |
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