Coli infection linked to lettuce reported in ND

First E. coli infection linked to lettuce reported in ND

First E. coli infection linked to lettuce reported in ND

"The (Food and Drug Administration) has stated they can not be certain that romaine lettuce from the Yuma region is no longer in the supply chain due to the 21-day shelf life", said Laura Cronquist, epidemiologist with the department.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), E. coli infections at an Alaska prison were tied to whole-head romaine from Yuma-based Harrison Farms.

Health officials in California said 24 people had fallen ill in the state, including the person who died. "The restaurants reported using bagged, chopped romaine lettuce to make salads".

The Department of Health says retailers shouldn't be selling any romaine lettuce from Yuma.

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Kentucky, Massachusetts and Utah were new on the list of affected states, bringing the total to 25.

The Health Department says another possible case in the state is being investigated. At least 52 people have been hospitalized, including 14 with kidney failure, which is an unusually high number of hospitalizations.

The reported strain of E. coli, which produces poisonous substances known as Shiga toxins, can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting.

KUSI was joined by Doctor Mona Hacker with more on the E. Coli illness and how to keep you and your family healthy.

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