In the US, a person died from an outbreak of E. coli: injured to 25 states

Health officials confirmed one death due to an outbreak of E. coli (E. coli), which spread to half of the US states.

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On Wednesday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported new 23 infections, bringing the total to 121 affected by Romen's lettuce.

The CDC did not provide more information about death in California. The California Department of Public Health reported that it could not provide more detailed information due to patient privacy laws.

The outbreak, which began March 13, has Americans avoiding romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona, an area suspected of spreading E. coli.

The US Food and Drug Administration, which is investigating the outbreak along with the CDC and individual states, said that people had been infected by Romain from Harrison Farms in Yuma.

The remaining infections are not related to Harrison’s farms. Investigators are continuing to investigate the source of ground romen salad causing the disease.

“Most people reported eating at a restaurant and romaine lettuce was the only common ingredient,” the FDA said in a statement.

Kentucky, Massachusetts and Utah were added to the list of those affected, bringing the state total to 25. California has the most cases with 24, followed by Pennsylvania with 20 and Idaho with 11.

Because of the infection, 52 people were hospitalized, including 14 people with renal insufficiency.

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

Symptoms E. coli usually begin after 2-8 days after bacteria enters the body, although most patients become ill after 3 or 4 a day 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.

To avoid E. coli, you need to wash your hands thoroughly regularly, handle meat well, wash fruits and vegetables, avoid raw milk, and do not cook food when you are sick. If you get sick, write what you ate, see your doctor and report your illness to your local health department.

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