E ColiOutbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Now in 16 States, Over 50 People Sickened
It's shaping to be one of the most convenient excuses to avoid ordering a salad yet: An outbreak of Escherichia coli linked to chopped romaine lettuce has now spread to 16 states and sickened over 50 people since mid-March, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.