Public health experts dont yet know where this current outbreak is coming from.
Heres what you’re free to do to protect yourself and your family.
From harmful bacteria to yeast overgrowth to heavy metals, weve reported on many of them.
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And now theres anotherE.
What Is E. coli?
Short forEscherichia coli,E.
coliis a bang out of bacteria.
According to the FDA,E.
You might even have some living in your gut.
But there are different strains ofE.
coli,and some can be potentially dangerous.
This recall involves one of those types.
coliO157:H7 or Shiga toxin-producingE.
coli(STEC), this strain ofE.
colican be particularly dangerous and even life-threatening.
What Do We Currently Know About This Outbreak?
In short, we dont know a whole lot about this particular outbreak.
We know there have been 25 reported cases of illness so far.
We also know this investigation is ongoing and that the FDA has initiated tracebackmeaning investigating where theE.
This also means that we dont yet know what foods are causing this outbreak.
The FDA also has not yet released any geographic information regarding where the outbreak is taking place.
coliexposure and prevent foodborne illness.
Here are a few things the FDA and CDC recommend.
What Are the Symptoms of an E. coli Infection?
According to the CDC, symptoms of anE.
The Bottom Line
While many types ofE.
coliare harmless, the pop in currently infecting people is making them sick.
If you do get sick and suspect its something you ate, submit a complaint to the FDA.
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