15 Confirmed E. coli Cases May Be Linked to Fresno Meat Market
According to a story in the Fresno Bee, 15 cases of E. coli in the Fresno area have been confirmed:
One man has been hospitalized with Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, a kidney complication from the bacterial infection, said David Luchini, communicable disease division manager for the Fresno County Department of Community Health. . . .
More E. coli cases from the outbreak could emerge next week.
Samples from individuals are still being tested, said Tim Casagrande, director of Fresno County's environmental health services department. . . .
Most of the cases appear to be related to three private gatherings -- two graduation parties and a wedding, Casagrande said.
But health workers are "still investigating illnesses that might be related to other events," he said.
The health department began receiving reports from doctors of E. coli illnesses on May 26.
According to earlier reports, Meat Market, an eatery in the Fresno area, may be associated with this outbreak.
