Of the confirmed cases, 15 are in Michigan and 14 are in Ohio. No deaths have been reported from the outbreak, but at least nine people have been hospitalized.
This computer illustration shows the E. coli bacteria in blood. An outbreak in Michigan and Ohio is under investigation as health officials try to determine the source.outbreak in Michigan and Ohio, while the source of the outbreak is still unknown.No deaths have been reported from the outbreak, but at least nine people have been hospitalized.and that"the true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely higher.
While the source of the current outbreak is unknown, some of the cases have been linked to each other through laboratory testing and results, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.98 cases have been recorded"While reports of E. coli illness typically increase during the warmer summer months, this significant jump in cases is alarming," Dr.
"This is a reminder to make sure to follow best practices when it comes to hand hygiene and food handling to prevent these kinds of foodborne illness."infections, the CDC recommends keeping things clean. This includes washing your hands often, washing surfaces and utensils, and rinsing produce before eating or preparing it.
Separating things like raw meats from foods that won't be cooked also helps lessen the chance for contamination. Temperature is also important. Ensuring your meats are cooked to a high enough temperature helps kill germs, the CDC said. Keeping perishable food refrigerated or making sure it gets back in the fridge within two hours is also a good prevention practice.Keep up with all the latest news, arts and culture, and TV highlights from KPBS.
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