Packaged Salads linked to E. coli Multistate Outbreak

United States

Update January 06, 2022

CDC announced that they removed three illnesses from this outbreak investigation. These three people were infected with E. coli bacteria that were not as closely related genetically to the rest in this outbreak. None of the three sick people reported eating Organic Power Greens.

As of January 06, 2022, 10 people infected have been reported from 4 states (AK, OH, OR and WA). There have been 4 people reported hospitalized and one person developed a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). No deaths have been reported. Illnesses started on dates ranging from November 27, 2021, to December 9, 2021. The investigation is ongoing.

Source: CDC

December 30, 2021

CDC, and the FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to Simple Truth Organic brand and Nature’s Basket brand Organic Power Greens. As of December 29, 2021, 13 people infected have been reported from six states (AK, CA, MS, OH, OR, WA). There have been four people reported hospitalized and one person developed a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). No deaths have been reported.

The products involved in the outbreak are Simple Truth Organic Power Greens and Nature’s Basket Organic Power Greens. Organic Power Greens salad is a mix of organic spinach, mizuna, kale, and chard. They were sold at grocery stores and supermarkets, including Fred Meyer, QFC, and Giant Eagle. “Best if used by” dates through December 20, 2021

According to the CDC, six people ate Simple Truth Organic Power Greens, and one sick person ate Nature’s Basket Organic Power Greens. Investigators are working to determine if additional products may be contaminated.

Retailers and restaurants do not need to take any action at this time. The information the CDC has at the moment does not suggest that products currently on the market are contaminated.

In case you are experiencing E. coli symptoms such as severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting, and possibly low-grade fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

You can check more information about this on the CDC website www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2021/o157h7-12-21/index.html

Source: CDC