Map of Reported Cases

Final Update

Posted on December 22, 2020 at 4:00 PM ET

This outbreak is over. Investigators have linked this outbreak to leafy greens, but a specific type or brand was not identified. You do not need to avoid eating leafy greens because of this outbreak. Learn more about how leafy greens can get contaminated and steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting sick from eating leafy greens.

People infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7, by state of residence, as of December 18, 2020 (n=40)

Map of United States - People infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli, by state of residence, as of December 21, 2020

Table showing the number of ill people arranged by state of residence.
State Ill People
Arizona 2
California 6
Illinois 2
Indiana 1
Kansas 4
Michigan 3
Minnesota 2
Missouri 3
North Dakota 4
Ohio 1
Oregon 1
Pennsylvania 2
Tennessee 2
Texas 1
Utah 1
Virginia 1
Washington 1
Wisconsin 2
Wyoming 1
Total 40