Considering that the last upgrade on August 25, 2022, 13 more diseases have actually been reported to CDC. Since August 31, 2022, an overall of 97 individuals contaminated with the break out stress of E. coli O157: H7 have actually been reported from 6 states– Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, New York City, Pennsylvania and Kentucky.
Note: The State of Ohio is reporting 24 cases, however Wood County alone is reporting 23, so the in fact number for Ohio is most likely 48.
Note: The State of Michigan is reporting 58 cases though the CDC, however earlier it reported a minimum of 98, so the real number in Michigan is at lease 100.
The CDC is reporting validated cases (by WGS) as follows: Indiana (11 ), Kentucky (1 ), Michigan (58 ), New York City (1 ), Ohio (24) and Pennsylvania (2 ).
Diseases began on dates varying from July 26, 2022, to August 15, 2022.
Ill individuals vary in age from 3 to 94 years, with an average age of 22 years, and 55% are male. Of 81 individuals with details readily available, 43 have actually been hospitalized and 10 established hemolytic uremic syndrome, a severe condition that can trigger kidney failure. No deaths have actually been reported.
State and regional public health authorities have actually been speaking with individuals about the foods they consumed in the week prior to they got ill. Amongst 67 individuals with comprehensive food history, 54 (81%) reported consuming at a Wendy’s dining establishment in the week prior to their disease began. The Wendy’s dining establishments where ill individuals consumed remain in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Individuals reported consuming a range of menu products, consisting of hamburgers and sandwiches. Of 54 individuals with comprehensive details about what they consumed at Wendy’s, 37 (69%) reported consuming romaine lettuce served on hamburgers and sandwiches.