Although the source of this latest E. coli outbreak is still unknown, the Vermont Department of Health is warning people not to eat undercooked meats. They also advise that consumers avoid unpasteurized and raw milk and milk products and that fruits and vegetables should be washed before consuming.

Vermont Health officials caution:

The Health Department is reminding Vermonters not to eat undercooked hamburger or ground beef products. Cook ground beef to at least 160ºF. Eating undercooked, pink ground beef is linked with a higher risk of illness. If a food thermometer is not available, do not eat ground beef that is still pink inside. Avoiding unpasteurized raw milk and milk products, and washing fruits and vegetables, are other practices that can help avoid serious foodborne diseases.

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Vermont health officials also advise that anyone experiencing severe abdominal symptoms should seek medical attention. Physicians are advised to report suspected cases of bacterial foodborne infection to the Vermont Department of Health at 802-863-7240 or 1-800-640-4374.

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“Illness dates, ship dates and delivery dates narrow the origin to California,” said Jennifer Holton, a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Agriculture.

The first E. coli outbreak cases were reported in Michigan on September 8, and in Illinois sometime in late August.  Most recently, illnesses were reported in Oregon, New York, and Ohio.

Harvested in a still unidentified region of California, the tainted iceberg lettuce was packaged in industrial-sized bags and distributed to restaurants and institutions, by Aunt Mid’s Produce of Detroit.

Agricultural regions such as the Salinas Valley are at the height of their growing season.  This means that California lettuce will be harvested and shipped nationwide to consumers.  So quick, before anymore E. coli tainted lettuce reaches consumers, industry needs to determine where, (or own up to where) the tainted lettuce originated.

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This comes on the heels of the Michigan Dept. of Community Health announcement that some of the 26 Michigan residents suffering from E. coli food poisoning had also consumed Aunt Mid’s lettuce.  Please see Michigan E. coli Lettuce.

Public health official believe that this latest E. coli outbreak is linked to industrial-sized bags of lettuce which had been sold to restaurants and institutions; and that to date, there is no evidence suggesting that grocery store lettuce is affected.

Initial symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 infection include severe abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody and can lead to dehydration. To learn more please see E. coli Food Poisoning.

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State health officials have indicated that that the E. coli outbreak does not appear to be connected to the bagged lettuce sold in grocery stores.

According to the health department, some of the individuals sickened in the Michigan E. coli outbreak ate the iceberg lettuce at restaurants and institutions, which had purchased their lettuce from Detroit produce wholesaler, Aunt Mid’s.  The E. coli food poisoning investigation is still ongoing, and other sources may be linked to outbreak.

The first confirmed cases were reported on September 8, and of the 26 confirmed E. coli cases, seven were reported at Michigan State University (Ingham County), five occurred at the Lenawee County Jail, and three were students at the University of Michigan (Washtenaw County). The remainder of the E. coli illnesses were reported in Macomb County (4), Wayne County (3), Kent County (2), St. Clair (1) and Oakland (1).

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According to university physician Beth Alexander, an identical strain of E. coli has positively linked two of the illnesses.  The other eight cases could be positively linked to the outbreak by the end of this week.

Public health officials will be aided in their investigation by examining the swipe history of the students’ ID cards.  This will identify where and when the students consumed meals prior to becoming ill.

University students and staff who have experienced food poisoning symptoms should contact the Olin Health Center [517-884-OLIN (6546)], or the Ingham County Health Department (517-887-4300).

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