Washtenaw County E. coli outbreak appears linked to cases in Ohio, New York
Washtenaw County public health officials say a recent outbreak of E. coli locally now appears to be linked to cases in Ohio and New York.
The food-related illness has been identified as a toxin-producing E. coli non-0157 strain. The strain of E. coli blamed for the local outbreak now appears genetically related to outbreaks under investigation in Ohio and New York, the county health department said.
Washtenaw County Public Health has confirmed eight local cases this month that match the multi-state outbreak, and 13 additional cases are pending laboratory confirmation, a news release said.
Local, state and federal health officials are working together to identify a food source,
supplier or distributor common to the affected areas.Â
Symptoms of E. coli infection include abdominal cramping followed by diarrhea that progressively worsens and is often bloody. Anyone with similar symptoms should call or see their health care provider.
Report suspected E. coli illness to Washtenaw County Public Health at 734-544-6700.
Comments
brian
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 : 7:11 p.m.
this site says that it was an unnamed mexican restaurant in wash county. http://eatdrinkandbe.org/article/index.0430_or_ecolilinked
SonnyDog09
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 : 7:56 a.m.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture is testing four food samples, but they wouldn't identify them. See: http://www.foodpoisonjournal.com/2010/04/articles/foodborne-illness-outbreaks/columbus-dispatch-on-ohio-michigan-e-coli-outbreak-new-york-resident-sickened-in-the-outbreak-too/
scarlet&gray
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 : 5:51 a.m.
It would be helpful to say whether the Washtenaw source is in market or restaurant food; no names need be given, yet.