2011 E Coli Outbreak Romaine Lettuce

Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli Outbreak: Precautions and Updates

Outbreak Overview

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is collaborating with public health and agriculture officials in Missouri, other states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate an ongoing outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli). Investigations have identified contaminated romaine lettuce as the likely source of the outbreak.

Precautions

To prevent illness, consumers are advised to:

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Not eat any romaine lettuce harvested from Salinas, California

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Wash all other leafy greens thoroughly before eating

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Cook meat, poultry, and eggs thoroughly

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Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water

Frequently Asked Questions

See the following link for a list of frequently asked questions about the ongoing outbreak: E. coli Outbreak FAQs