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E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California OVER after sickening 167

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Federal health officials say a three-month outbreak of E. coli linked to romaine lettuce is finally over. In a statement on Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the contaminated lettuce, which was grown in Salinas, California, is ‘no longer available for sale.’  A total of 167 people were sickened across 27 states … Read more

Mother sues Minnesota State Fair after son left with permanent kidney damage from E. coli infection

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A mother is suing the Minnesota State Fair after her son allegedly contracted an E. coli infection and developed permanent kidney damage from touching livestock. According to a lawsuit filed last week, Christina Vonderhaar said that, on August 29, she brought her son, then four, to the State Fair, where he pet several animals. Within two … Read more