E. coli and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Wisconsin Linked to Spinach
The number of confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 in Wisconsin linked to spinach continues to grow. As of 11:30 today, there are 40 confirmed cases of E. coli. Of those, 21 have been hospitalized, 8 developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and one has died.
The Wisconsin Counties involved in the E. coli-spinach outbreak are the following: Dane (7), Green (2), Green Lake (1), Manitowoc (1), Milwaukee (8), Outagamie (1), Ozaukee (7), Racine (3), Waukesha (10).
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