Multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections being investigated

Federal and state health officials announced they are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections. This investigation includes E. coli O157:H7 infections recently reported by the New Jersey Department of Health. As of April 9, 2018, 17 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 7 states. Six ill people have been hospitalized, including one person ["]

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