CDC Expands Romaine Lettuce Warning After More E. coli Infections Reported
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded its consumer warning regarding contaminated romaine lettuce from the Yuma, AZ, growing region.
Now, CDC’s warning includes not only chopped romaine lettuce and salad mixes, but also whole heads and hearts of romaine lettuce. The expansion of the warning stems from additional Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 infections reported in an Alaska correctional facility. At last count, the outbreak has affected 53 people in 16 states; 31 of whom had to be hospitalized. There have been no deaths reported, and no specific brand of lettuce has been recalled thus far.