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FDA Investigates New E. Coli Outbreak; Source not yet Identified
1 year ago •source foodsafetynews.com
United States
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating a new outbreak of E. coli O121:H19, with 33 patients identified so far. The source of the pathogen remains unknown.The FDA is in the early stages of its investigation into the E. coli outbreak. The agency has initiated traceback efforts, indicating that some potential sources of the pathogen have been identified. However, the FDA has not yet disclosed what food it is tracing, nor has it begun on-site inspections or testing.
The discovery of the outbreak came about through routine surveillance of disease reports. The FDA regularly monitors reports of illnesses and uses this information to detect potential outbreaks. In this case, an increase in E. coli O121:H19 cases triggered an investigation, leading to the identification of the outbreak. The agency is continuing its traceback efforts to identify the source of the pathogen.
Source: www.foodsafetynews.com/2024/11/fda-identifies-new-outbreak-of-e-coli/
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