2006 North American E. Coli O157:H7 Outbreak in Spinach

2006 North American E. Coli O157:H7 Outbreak In Spinach

The 2006 North American E. coli outbreak was an Escherichia coli O157:H7 outbreak from spinach. The outbreak occurred in September 2006 and its probable origin was an Angus cattle ranch that had leased land to spinach grower. At least 276 consumer illnesses and 3 deaths have been attributed to the tainted produce.

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