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Multistate Outbreak of Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli O26 Infections Linked to Raw Clover Sprouts at Jimmy John's Restaurants (Final Update)
Posted April 3, 2012 4:45 PM ET
This particular outbreak appears to be over. However, E. coli is still an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about E. coli, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC E. coli Web Page.
- General Information: E. coli (STEC)
- FDA: Investigation of Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O26 Infections Likely Linked to Consumption of Raw Clover SproutsExternal
- Food Safety.gov’s Sprouts: What You Should KnowExternal
- CDC Medscape Commentary: Hold the Raw Sprouts, PleaseExternal
- FDA Raw Produce: Selecting and Serving it SafelyExternal
- FDA Guidance for Industry: Reducing Microbial Food Safety Hazards For Sprouted SeedsExternal
- Description of the Steps In a Foodborne Outbreak Investigation
- CDC’s Role During a Multistate Foodborne Outbreak Investigation
- CDC’s Multistate Foodborne Outbreak Investigations
- 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) TTY: (888) 232-6348
Page last reviewed: February 15, 2012
