Outbreak Summary
On April 28, 2021, the FDA announced a new foodborne outbreak of E. Coli illnesses. The specific serotype has been identified as E. Coli O145:H28.
The sole indication of the outbreak is its listing on a table of foodborne illness outbreaks that is updated weekly. At this point, no specific food or product has been implicated, and no recall has been issued. The table indicates, however, that the traceback investigation has begun, and we expect a source may be identified soon.
This new outbreak follows three E. Coli outbreaks last fall and one outbreak earlier this year. One of these prior outbreaks was linked to leafy greens, but no common food source was identified in the other three.
OFT’s E. Coli lawyers are actively investigating this outbreak, and this page will update as we uncover more information. If you or a loved believe you were sickened in this outbreak, please call or contact us using the form on the page for a free consultation.
More Details
Symptoms of an E. coli infection can vary, but the most common indications of an infection are:
Like many bacteria and viruses, E. coli has an incubation period. This is a delay between when someone is exposed to the bacteria and when that person displays symptoms. For E. coli, the incubation period can last between one and 10 days, with an average of three-four days for when symptoms begin to show.
E. coli often starts as an upset stomach and non-bloody diarrhea, which will then escalate over several days.
Up to 10% of individuals suffering from an E. coli infection develop HUS, which is a life-threatening condition. HUS develops about seven days after the first E. coli symptoms appear and when the diarrhea is improving. HUS can cause a person’s kidneys to stop working. If you notice the signs, you should get yourself or loved one to the hospital for treatment right away.
Symptoms of HUS include:
Many people diagnosed with HUS recover within a few weeks with proper treatment. However, HUS can cause permanent physical harm or even death.
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