A look at the largest E. coli outbreaks in recent years
Staff Writer
Columbus CEO
An E. coli outbreak that began on the Northwest Coast has spread south and east to infect people in six states including Oregon, Washington, California, Minnesota, and New York.
Here is a list of some of the larger E. coli outbreaks in recent years.
2015:
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Sickened: 45
States: 6
Deaths: 0
2014:
Raw clover sprouts
Sickened: 19
States: 6
Deaths: 0
Ground beef
Sickened: 12
States: 4
Deaths: 0
2013:
Ready-to-Eat Salads
Sickened: 33
States: 4
Deaths: 0
Farm Rich Brand Frozen Food Products
Sickened: 35
States: 19
Deaths: 0
2012:
Organic Spinach and Spring Mix Blend
Sickened: 33
States: 5
Deaths: 0
Raw Clover Sprouts--Jimmy John's Restaurants
Sickened: 29
States: 11
Deaths: 0
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On the Web:
http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks.html