2008 Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Spinach
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 occurred in the United States. The vehicle was described as spinach. The exposure location or states were not described. Concurrent with this outbreak was an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 involving Aunt Mid's bagged lettuce. It was not stated whether the spinach cases were at all related to the Aunt Mid's lettuce outbreak.
Tags:
o157, h7, stec, produce, spinachOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OR, WA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Leafy greens |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 13 |
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