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The number of E. coli cases tied to romaine lettuce from Salinas, Calif., has risen to 67 across 19 states, with the majority of cases occurring in Wisconsin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 39 of those cases required hospitalization, and six patients developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a type of kidney failure.
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The updates mark a 27-case increase since the last update on the outbreak was given on Nov. 22. The CDC said the first illnesses were reported back on Sept. 24, with patients ranging in age from 3 to 89 years old. No deaths related to the current outbreak have been reported.
“CDC advises that consumers not eat and retailers not sell any romaine lettuce grown in the Salinas, California, growing region,” the health agency said in an update. “This includes all use-by dates and brands of romaine lettuce from this region.”
The CDC said evidence gathered so far indicates that the romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas region may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7, which is what is making people sick. The health agency said the investigation is ongoing.
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“If you have romaine lettuce or packaged goods containing romaine at home: Look for a label showing where the romaine lettuce was grown,” the agency said in advice to consumers. “It may be printed on the package or on a sticker. If the label says ‘grown in Salinas’ (whether alone or wi
