Most sick people reported eating sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants before becoming ill, the CDC said.
An image showing a strain of E. coli under a microscope. The number of people infected with an outbreak strain of E. coli has reached 37, from four states, including Ohio. has increased to 19, and romaine lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants is being investigated as a possible source of the contamination, according to However, a specific food has not yet been confirmed as the source of this outbreak.
Wendy’s is taking the precautionary measure of removing the romaine lettuce used in sandwiches from restaurants in that region. The fast food restaurant uses a different type of romaine lettuce for salads. The number of people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli has reached 37, from four states: Indiana , Michigan , Ohio , and Pennsylvania .
Symptoms vary for each person, but often include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea , and vomiting. Some people may have a mild fever.Call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe E. coli symptoms, such as diarrhea that lasts for more than three days or diarrhea that is accompanied by a fever higher than 102˚F, bloody diarrhea, or severe vomiting.
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