On June 7, 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) received multiple complaints of gastrointestinal illness from patrons of a community swimming pool. Two patrons reported positive Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and Clostridioides difficile from stool specimens. PADOH issued pool closure orders and initiated an outbreak response to identify a source and prevent additional
Alabama has four E. coli cases in children
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is investigating four cases of E. coli O157:H7 and two cases of Rotavirus in younger children in Northeastern Alabama. ADPH regularly investigates clusters and outbreaks of communicable diseases as required by Notifiable Disease Rules in Alabama.
In 2021, ADPH investigated 113 cases of E. coli, shiga toxin-producing
50 cases of E. coli, with two children dead, linked to Nestlé Buitoni brand Fraîch’Up pizzas
French health officials have confirmed 50 cases of E. coli linked to a type of Nestlé frozen pizza.
Of these infections, 48 were caused by E. coli O26 and two by E. coli O103, according to Santé publique France, the French public health agency.
Another 25 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and Shiga toxin-producing
E. coli Outbreak linked to French Pizza
According to French health authorities, as part of the investigations carried out on the cases of serious haemolytic and uraemic syndromes (HUS) reported since January 1, 2022, the analyzes (epidemiological, microbiological and traceability) carried out suggest, at this stage, a possible link with the consumption of frozen pizzas from the Fraîch’Up range of the Buitoni
Kimchi caused E. coli outbreak in Canada
As of February 7, there have been 14 laboratory-confirmed cases of E.coli O157 illness linked to this outbreak in the following provinces: Alberta (13) and Saskatchewan (1).
Individuals became sick between early December 2021 and early January 2022. No deaths or hospitalizations have been reported. Individuals who became ill are between 0 and 61 years
Romaine Lettuce E. coli O121:H9 is over
Federal officials are reporting that an outbreak of E. coli O121:H9 infections linked to romaine lettuce has ended.
Four illnesses were confirmed in the outbreak. Little other information was available from the Food and Drug Administration.
“The information collected over the course of this investigation indicated that romaine lettuce was the likely source of this
Washington, Alaska, California, Mississippi, Ohio and Oregon E. coli Outbreak linked to mix of leafy greens: organic spinach, mizuna, kale, and chard
As of December 29, 2021, 13 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from six states – Washington – 7, Alaska – 2, California – 1, Mississippi – 1, Ohio – 1, Oregon – 1. Illnesses started on dates ranging from November 27, 2021, to December 9, 2021.
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At least 14 sickened by E. coli tainted baby spinach
Epidemiologic and laboratory data show that Josie’s Organics prepackaged baby spinach with a “best by” date of October 23, 2021, may be contaminated with E. coli and may be making people sick.
Since the last update on November 15, four more illnesses have been reported. As of December 3, 2021, a total of 14 people
A Bit(e) of History on E. coli Lawsuits
The thing about my practice is that I have been involved in the first E. coli lawsuit and will be involved in the next one.
E. coli Outbreak Lawsuits
- AFG / Supervalu E. coli Outbreak Lawsuits – Minnesota (2000)
- AgVenture Farms Petting Zoo E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Lawsuits – Florida (2005)
- Aunt Mid’s Lettuce E.coli
More E. coli Lawsuits filed against Jellystone Park Camp Resort-Yogi on the Lake
Since the outbreak was announced, Marler Clark has been contacted by families of two Mississippi children who remain hospitalized due to acute kidney failure and the families of Alabama and Louisiana children also stricken by E. coli O157:H7. We have filed 2 lawsuits in Louisiana and Mississippi – others will be filed this week.
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