Outbreak of E. coli O157 linked to Wegmans brand Organic Spinach and Spring Mix – 33 Sick
In November 2012 the CDC and public health officials in several states and the FDA announced an investigation of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses linked to consumption of Wegmans brand Organic Spinach and Spring Mix lettuce Mix produced by
December 2012
E. coli O157:H7 illness related to frozen beef burgers in Canada
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Burger’s Recalled After Candian’s Sickened by E. coli
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Ltd. are warning the public not to consume certain Butcher’s Choice Beef Burgers because this product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
This recall is the result of an ongoing investigation into a number of E. coli O157:H7 related illnesses in Canada and this recall…
State Garden Leafy Greens E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Sickens Thirty-three
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The CDC reports that a total of 33 ill persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O157:H7 were reported from five states. The number of ill people identified in each state with the outbreak strain was as follows: Connecticut (2), Massachusetts (3), New York (26), Pennsylvania (1), and Virginia (1).
46% of ill persons…
E. coli Lawsuit Filed in New York
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Marler Clark and Rochester-Buffalo-based Underberg & Kessler filed a third lawsuit against salad supplier State Garden Monday on behalf of a mother-and daughter-in-law who became ill with E. coli infections after eating organic spinach and spring mix in October. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Buffalo on behalf of Sanborn, NY resident…