The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced information concerning a multi-state outbreak of
E. coli O26. A potential link has been found to the strain of Escherichia coli bacteria and raw clover sprouts sold at Jimmy John’s restaurants. E. coli O26 is a form of shiga-toxin producing E. coli which can lead to the development of
hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a rare but potentially fatal kidney complication which can afflict those with weakened immune systems. Details of the CDC’s report are found below.
- A total of 12 persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O26 have been reported from 5 states.
- The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Iowa (5), Missouri (3), Kansas (2), Arkansas (1), and Wisconsin (1).
- Two ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
- Preliminary results of the epidemiologic and traceback investigations indicate eating raw clover sprouts at Jimmy John’s restaurants is the likely cause of this outbreak.
- FDA’s traceback investigation is ongoing. Traceback information on sprouts has identified a common lot of clover seeds used to grow clover sprouts served at Jimmy John’s restaurant locations where ill persons ate.
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