An E. coli outbreak has reached six U.S. states and is linked to two different brands of packaged salad.
has announced that an E. coli outbreak linked to certain brands of packaged salad has affected six U.S. states.
As of Dec. 30, 2021, thirteen people have been reported to be infected by E. coli. Four people have been hospitalized, including one with a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome. No deaths have been reported. Packaged salad brands that may be contaminated with E. coli include Simple Truth Organic Power Greens and Nature's Basket Organic Power Greens with "best if used by" dates through Dec. 20, 2021.
The CDC is recommending consumers check their refrigerator and freezer and throw any of the above-mentioned products away. Investigators are working to determine if additional products may be contaminated.
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