Outbreak of E.coli O157:H7 infections linked to Leafy Greens

December 22, 2020 8:30 PM

United States

The CDC and state and local partners investigated a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections linked to leafy greens. As of December 22, 2020, this outbreak is over. 40 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 were reported from 19 states. 20 people were hospitalized, and 4 developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure. No deaths were reported.

Epidemiologic and traceback evidence showed that leafy greens were the likely source of this outbreak. Investigators were unable to identify a specific type or brand of leafy greens because people in this outbreak reported eating a variety of leafy greens and because different leafy greens are often grown, harvested, and processed together.

People usually get sick from Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) 2 to 8 days (average of 3 to 4 days) after swallowing the germ. Symptoms often include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. Some people may have a fever, which usually is not very high (less than 101˚F/38.5˚C).

To read the CDC Announcement: cdc.gov

Source: CDC

March 5, 2021 8:50 AM

“Feb. 27th 2021, I visited this location. I don't usually eat here, but it was something different and it was close. I had the Jalapeno Bacon Ranch Chicken Wrap and a side of curly fries. No sooner did I finish my meal I had to vomit. I also noticed I was extremely gassy. A few hours later, you guess... See Moreed it, DIARRHEA. This and the gas lasted until that Monday. I am unsure why this happened. Seemed as if the chicken was cooked thoroughly. I can attest I won't be eating anything. I should have known better, seeing as there are never any cars lined up for food, or in the car park for this restaraunt. I will gladly drive the extra ten minutes to acquire fast food. See Less”

March 5, 2021 8:04 AM

“This is not the first time. Every time I go and try the nuggets I get food poisoning. See Less”

March 5, 2021 7:45 AM

“I got a sandwich from there and that was the only thing I ate. My stomach hurts really bad and I have diarrhea. See Less”

March 5, 2021 7:28 AM

“I had 3 mozzarella sticks. Stomach pains started about 20 minutes after consumption. Vomiting and diarrhea occurred 3 hours after consumption. See Less”

March 5, 2021 6:59 AM

“A specialty coffee 17 yr old daughter and a friend stopped on way to school. She said the coffee tasted strange, but it was new to her so she drank it. Few hours later she left school early, came home and spent a few hours on our bathroom floor.
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March 5, 2021 6:01 AM

“I ate there the day after i got it because they had the Family meals so it was a lot of food, it had been refrigerated, but an hour after i ate it, i had severe diarrhea and vomiting for the next 15 hours non-stop. See Less”

March 5, 2021 5:05 AM

“I ordered door dash, has a double meat and cheese burger, fries, and a tea. It tasted fine, I was starving! Later on, I was awoken out of my sleep with intense stomach pains. I went to the restroom and vomited all stomach contents, and diarrhea. See Less”

March 5, 2021 3:28 AM

“I think food poisoning  I ordered take out from there at around 9:30pm. I ate at around 10pm and got very sick at around 3am
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March 5, 2021 3:04 AM

“Yogurt Parfait  1 person sick- with vomiting 12 hours after consumption.
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March 5, 2021 3:02 AM

“Visited it this afternoon about 4:00pm today!! Staff was very polite, food was piping hot, it was quick and we were quite impressed by the service. However, I believe the chicken was undercooked and my daughter has had the worst stomachache cramping and diarrhea that has been nothing but water. Bein... See Moreg in the food business I immediately recognized her symptoms as food poisoning. Very uneasy about returning to this particular location!!!
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February 18, 2021 11:58 PM

“The FSA announced the recall of Irresistible Ginger and Dark Chocolate Cookies by Co-op because they may contain pieces of plastic.

FSA advises consumers not to eat the recalled products. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

- Irresistible Ginger and Da... See Morerk Chocolate Cookies (200g). Best before: 2 June 2021 and 3 June 2021.

The presence of plastic makes this product unsafe to eat.

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February 10, 2021 3:33 AM

“Nuggets or coca is what has in common between sick children. Takeaway meal Burger King, meal taken at noon 30 and symptom started for a little one at 7pm. 2 small children under 2 years old big vomiting between 8pm and midnight. Teen not vomiting yet this morning but severe nausea and stomach ache t... See Moreonight See Less”

February 26, 2021 11:31 PM

“I Ate The Priano Rosso Pesto.
My Husband & I Are Violently Sick!! Please DO NOT EAT THIS!!! See Less”

February 3, 2021 11:13 PM

“2/3/2021 10:00pm, Hibachi NY Strip and fried rice It appears only I got sick. My husband and I had the same. I ate a little after 8p and got sick 2 hours later. See Less”

February 5, 2021 6:38 PM

“Had dinner past Sunday evening with family got diarrhea real bad about 2 hrs after I left the resturant lasted until Wednesday night. I came down with a serious case of diarrhea the worst in my 69 years I can't throw up any more because of a surgery It all goes out the other end when I'm sick, wasn... See More't a stomach virus didn't get sick until I had dinner. It was serious bad the worst I have ever had in my life and I'm 69.s See Less”

February 19, 2021 12:31 PM

“My wife and I went there on Friday, February 19, 2021 we got Pure Recharge® Mango Strawberry $5.00
Vio® Biodegradable Foam Cup, 32oz.*
Metabolism Boost® Mango Ginger $7.49
Vio® Biodegradable Foam Cup, 32oz.*, Pure Recharge (Caffeine, Vitamin B12, Ginkgo Biloba) And I tell you WE GOT SICK! Diarrh... See Moreea, stomach cramping, chills, vomits, etc etc .... At the store there were two guys painting, no face mask or nothing all over the place. I talk to the manager and I mentioned to her there is COVID 19 everywhere why this two guys are all over the place doing business with you and don’t have the face mask on? Then, she gave me a number saying talk to the area manager and I called he told me immediately was going to drive to the store to check the products temperature and told me if there is anything else he could help. Well, it’ll be nice if you help me with my medical bills as he should . At least... I found super weird that my wife drank her smoothie and got super sick. Then, I drank mine 25 minutes later and I got exactly the same symptoms.... See Less”

February 14, 2021 7:44 PM

“The meat was red insid my food wasn't hot got really sick from it See Less”

March 3, 2021 11:51 AM

“Chicken and chips when I came home I vomited and a piece of rubber came out See Less”

February 4, 2021 12:42 PM

“I cooked Smithfield Anytime Ham steak (it was done because I made sure.) and 30 minutes after eating I po*ped myself... I didn’t even feel it coming. But it was bad diarrhea... Then, I started hearing my stomach make loud rumbling noises... See Less”

February 24, 2021 7:37 PM

“Frozen raw shrimp  I cooked one of two bags of shrimp. I still have one bag in the freezer. I ate some for lunch today only with a newly opened bottle of cocktail sauce which I also purchased on Monday and shortly afterward felt gastric distress and a few hours later am still having problems. I shou... See Moreld note I am usually blessed with perfect gastrointestinal health and have no doubt my problem is the shrimp. I do not eat breakfast and last night I ate what I ate for lunch yesterday which was Oscar Mayer all beef Hot Dogs and had no problems whatsoever. This morning my usual coffee. 
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