Tennessee Confirms Case of Spinach-Related E. coli
The Tennessee Department of Health announced today that a resident of Davidson County has been infected with E. coli O157:H7. This is the first confirmed case in Tennessee related to an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 associated with fresh spinach that has sickened over 160 people. The Tennessee patient became ill on September 10. The patient was never hospitalized and has now recovered.
"E. coli infection can be a serious health threat. As a precaution, we urge Tennesseans to avoid eating raw spinach or salad blends containing raw spinach. Any Tennessean who has eaten raw spinach and does not feel well should contact his or her health provider," said Tim Jones, M.D., Deputy State Epidemiologist.
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