E. coli Outbreak Alert
(December, 2006)
Health officials investigate E. coli O157 cases in southern Minnesota.
As of December 18, MDH has received reports of 37 probable cases of E. coli O157 infection associated with eating at Taco Johns restaurants, primarily in Albert Lea and Austin. Nine of those cases are culture-confirmed. Eight cases have been hospitalized and one case developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
Please see the links below for more details.
- MDH News Release: December 13, 2006
UPDATE on E. Coli infections. Minnesota E. coli cases match those in Iowa; distinct from cases in Northeast U.S.
- MDH News Release: December 11, 2006
The MDH is investigating an outbreak of suspected E. coli infections in southern Minnesota that may be connected to reports of infections in Cedar Falls, Iowa among people who ate at Taco John’s restaurants.
- Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infection (E. coli)
MDH comprehensive E-coli website. Includes information about common symptoms, how the disease is spread, how to minimize your risk of acquiring E. coli, and information for health care providers.
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