Spotlight: Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce
As of November 30, 2011, 60 persons infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli serotype O157:H7 have been reported from 10 states. Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that romaine lettuce is the likely source of illnesses in this outbreak, and contamination likely occurred before the product reached retail stores. This particular outbreak appears to be over and consumers are not being advised to avoid eating any specific foods at this time. More
E. coli Outbreak Investigations
2011
- Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce
- Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O104 (STEC O104:H4) Infections Associated with Travel to Germany
- Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Associated with Lebanon Bologna
- Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Associated with In-shell Hazelnuts
2010
- Bravo Farms Cheeses - E. coli O157:H7
- Shredded Romaine Lettuce from a Single Processing Facility - E. coli O145
- Infections Associated with Beef from National Steak and Poultry - E. coli O157:H7
2009
- Beef from Fairbank Farms - E. coli O157:H7
- Beef from JBS Swift Beef Company - E. coli O157:H7
- Prepackaged Cookie Dough - E. coli O157:H7
2008
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Page last modified: December 7, 2011
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED)