E. coli outbreak: 38 people sickened in 20 states, Linked to potentially tainted flour

Federal, state and local health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 (STEC O121) linked to General Mills flour. To date, thirty-eight people infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O121 have been reported from 20 states, with 10 requiring hospitalization for their illness. Illnesses started on dates ranging from December 21, ["]