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E. Coli Outbreak in Flathead County Linked to Wagyu Beef
1 year ago •source dphhs.mt.gov
Montana, United States
####Update: August 22, 2024The Flathead City-County Health Department has informed MTN News that the number of cases related to the outbreak has risen to 22, including one fatality. Initially, 14 cases had been reported. Some confirmed cases involve out-of-state visitors who fell ill after returning to their homes. The individual who passed away due to an E. coli infection was an Arizona resident.
Source: www.kpax.com/news/local-news/flathead-county/flathead-county-e-coli-outbreak-case-count-increases
July 26, 2024
The Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD) and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) are investigating an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to wagyu beef, with 14 reported illnesses and one death in Flathead County. The patients were infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157.
On July 25th, the FCCHD and DPHHS confirmed that the outbreak originated from a specific lot of wagyu beef. All affected individuals reported consuming undercooked or made-to-order burgers at various restaurants in Flathead County. The last known consumption date was July 14, 2024.
The suspected product was sent to the DPHHS Montana Public Health Laboratory for testing, confirming the source of the outbreak. All remaining wagyu beef from the contaminated lot has been removed from use, and all associated businesses have been contacted. The restaurants associated with the outbreak include Gunsight Saloon, Hops Downtown Grill, Tamarack Brewing Company, the Lodge at Whitefish Lake, and Harbor Grille. One fatality occurred after exposure to the contaminated beef at Harbor Grille.
Source: dphhs.mt.gov/News/2024/July/updateEColiOutbreak
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