2010 Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O1157:H7 Linked to Rocky Mountain Natural Meats Bison

Tenderized and ground bison meat products were recalled after a cluster of E. coli O157:H7 cases was identified in Colorado and New York state. The meat was produced by the Rocky Mountain Natural Meats Company, located in Henderson, Colorado. The meat was produced in late May and sold to grocery stores nationwide and to food service distributors in Utah and Azizona. The CDC Cluster ID number was 1006COEXH-1.

Overview

Outbreak began:June 2010
Affected country:US
States/territories:CO, CT, IL, MD, NY
Pathogen:E. coli O157:H7
Location(s):Retail
Brand name(s):Great Range Brand, Nature's Rancher Ground, Rocky Mountain Natural, The Buffalo Guys All Natural
Molecular test results:EXHX01.0079/EXHA26.1847

Health impact

Total ill:10

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