US authorities warn of outbreak of dangerous E. coli in all types of lettuce

Public health officials are asking consumers to avoid all types of Romain lettuce due to an outbreak of E. coli, which has spread to at least 16 states, sending people to 60, including 8 prisoners in Alaska prison.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday that new information about the disease in Alaska has led to the extension of the warning, calling into question the use of any kind of Romain lettuce.

Although accurate source of distribution E. coli was not identified, federal officials said the information indicates that contaminated lettuce grew in southeastern Arizona.

Consumers anywhere in the United States who have homemade salads and salad mixes bought at the store should throw them away immediately, even if some have already been eaten without any negative consequences.

Officials also said that consumers should throw away any salad if they are not sure about it. Consumers should also not buy or eat a salad in a restaurant if they cannot confirm that it is not from the area of ​​Yuma, Arizona.

It has been reported that since 13 in March, 16 cases of infection were reported in 60 states, among which 31 people were hospitalized, and five developed a type of renal failure associated with the disease.

No deaths have been reported by the CDC.

Most of all suffered from E. coli in Pennsylvania, Idaho, New Jersey and Montana.

The outbreak also reached consumers in Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Virginia and Washington.

Patients usually recover within a week, but in some cases the disease can cause complications, including renal failure.

Symptoms E. coli usually start 2-8 days after bacteria enters the body, although most patients become ill three or four days after consumption. Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. Most people recover in five to seven days. Very young, very old, and people with a weakened immune system are most at risk for E.coli.

Based in Pennsylvania company Fresh Foods Manufacturing Co. released a voluntary reminder on ready-to-eat salads in transparent plastic containers due to possible contamination.

3,9 tons of recalled salads were produced between 9 and April 12 and sold in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Their number is P-40211. Due to the four-day shelf life, products should no longer be in stores.

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