April 25, 2008: E. coli Outbreak Reported In Sarpy County

Michael O’Connor, writing for the Midlands News Service, reports that Nebraska state health officials continue to investigate an E. coli outbreak in Sarpy County that has sickened 14 people.  Four of the illnesses resulted in hospitalizations.

According to the article, state epidemiologist Dr. Tom Safranek, stated that the outbreak was linked to roast beef served at a private gathering on March 26.  Doctor Safranek also believes that the E. coli contamination was limited to the roast beef served at the Sarpy County gathering.

Victims of the outbreak experienced symptoms which included abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and in some cases, bloody diarrhea.

To learn more about E. coli food poisoning, please visit our additional website www.foodpoisoning.com, hosted by the Law Firm of Eric Weinberg.

To learn more about recent food poisoning outbreaks and food recalls, please see Hepatitis A Outbreak Chipotle Grill, Salmonella Tomato Lawsuit, and Malt-O-Meal Salmonella Lawsuit. 

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