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E. coli outbreak kills 1, sickens nearly 100

In September 2006, there was an outbreak of food-borne illness caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria found in uncooked spinach^[1] in 26 U.S. states.^[2] Image File history File links Current_event_marker. ... Image File history File links Wikinews-logo. ... Wikinews is a free-content news source and a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. ... September 2006 is the ninth month of 2006 and has begun on a Friday. ... A foodborne illness or food poisoning is any illness resulting from the consumption of food contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, toxins, viruses, prions or parasites. ... Binomial name Escherichia coli T. Escherich, 1885 Low-temperature electron micrograph of a cluster of E. coli bacteria, magnified 10,000 times. ... Binomial name Spinacia oleracea L. Percentages are relative to US RDI values for adults. ... United States is the current Good Article Collaboration of the week! Please help to improve this article to the highest of standards. ...

As of October 03, 2006 192 people have been infected, including one person who died and 30 who suffered a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome^[2] after eating spinach contaminated with the E. coli O157:H7, a potentially deadly bacterium that causes bloody diarrhea and dehydration.^[3] This strain is more potent than in any other food poisoning scares. Federal health officials said half of those reported sick have been hospitalised, compared to 25 to 30 percent in past outbreaks.^[4] October 3 is the 276th day of the year (277th in Leap years). ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Renal failure is when the kidneys fail to function properly. ... In medicine, Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (or haemolytic-uraemic syndrome, abbreviated HUS) is a disease characterised by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, acute renal failure and a low platelet count (thrombopenia). ... Escherichia coli O157:H7 is an emerging cause of foodborne illness. ... Phyla/Divisions Actinobacteria Aquificae Bacteroidetes/Chlorobi Chlamydiae/Verrucomicrobia Chloroflexi Chrysiogenetes Cyanobacteria Deferribacteres Deinococcus-Thermus Dictyoglomi Fibrobacteres/Acidobacteria Firmicutes Fusobacteria Gemmatimonadetes Nitrospirae Omnibacteria Planctomycetes Proteobacteria Spirochaetes Thermodesulfobacteria Thermomicrobia Thermotogae Bacteria (singular, bacterium) are a major group of living organisms. ... Diarrhea or diarrhoea (see spelling differences) is a condition in which the sufferer has frequent watery, loose bowel movements (from the ancient Greek word διαρροή = leakage; lit. ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) called for bagged fresh spinach to be removed from shelves and warned people not to eat any kind of fresh spinach or fresh spinach-containing products.^[5][3] The FDA has also stated that washing the spinach is insufficient to sanitize it because the bacteria is systemic, meaning that it is not just on the outside of the spinach, but that it has been absorbed through the roots and is now inside the spinach. The FDA has since reduced its warning to certain brands with specific dates.^[6] The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has advised consumers not to eat fresh spinach from the U.S., including bagged, loose in bulk or in salad blends.^[7] This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, or CFIA, which was created in April 1997, brought together inspection and related services previously provided through the activities of four federal government departments – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Health Canada and Industry Canada. ...

Cause

Spinach

The outbreak was traced to bagged fresh spinach grown on the spinach fields of Salinas Valley, California. Investigators with the Centers for Disease Control speculate that the dangerous bacteria originated from grazing deer^[8] or from irrigation water contaminated with cattle feces. According to CDC official Dr. Patricia M. Griffin, "Cattle...fecal material...can get into nearby rivers and streams... We know that produce is irrigated with water from nearby waterways, and pesticides are applied from waterways near fields. Deer can run through vegetable fields and can carry the fecal material as well."^[9] Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Plastic shopping bags/Carrier bags are a common type of shopping bag in several countries. ... Binomial name Spinacia oleracea L. Percentages are relative to US RDI values for adults. ... The Salinas Valley in the Central Coast region of California lies along the Salinas River between the Gabilan Mountains and the Santa Lucia Range. ... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta is recognized as the lead United States agency for protecting the public health and safety of people by providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships with state health departments and other organizations. ... Subfamilies Capreolinae Cervinae Hydropotinae Muntiacinae A deer is a ruminant mammal belonging to the family Cervidae. ... Binomial name Bos taurus Linnaeus, 1758 Cattle (called cows in vernacular and contemporary usage, kine or kyne in pre-modern English, or kye as the Scots plural of cou) are domesticated ungulates, a member of the subfamily Bovinae of the family Bovidae. ...

Two companies in California have voluntarily recalled spinach and spinach-containing products: Natural Selection Foods LLC,^[10] based in San Juan Bautista, and River Ranch Fresh Foods.^[10][11][12] Natural Selection brands include Natural Selection Foods, Pride of San Juan, Earthbound Farm, Bellissima, Dole, Rave Spinach, Emeril, Sysco, O Organic, Fresh Point, River Ranch, Superior, Nature's Basket, Pro-Mark, Compliments, Trader Joe's, Ready Pac, Jansal Valley, Cheney Brothers, D'Arrigo Brothers, Green Harvest, Mann, Mills Family Farm, Premium Fresh, Snoboy, The Farmer's Market, Tanimura & Antle, President's Choice, Cross Valley, and Riverside Farms. Affected brands from River Ranch include Hy-Vee, Farmer's Market and Fresh and Easy. Later, a third company, RLB Food Distributors, issued a multiple East Coast states recall of spinach-containing salad products for possible E. coli contamination.^[13] Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... San Juan Bautista is a city located in San Benito County, California. ... Dole Food Company, Inc. ... Frozen quiche from Trader Joes Trader Joes is an American privately-held chain of specialty grocery stores headquartered in Monrovia, California. ... The current corporate logo Hy-Vee Food Stores is an employee-owned chain of supermarkets located in the Midwestern United States. ... Regional definitions vary from source to source. ...

Natural Selection Foods announced on September 18, 2006 that its organic produce has now been cleared of contamination by an independent agency, but did not lift the recalls on any of its organic brands.^[14] On September 22, Earthbound Farm announced that the FDA and the California Department of Health Services (CDHS) have confirmed that its organic spinach has not been contaminated with E. coli.^[15] September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Food and Drug Administration is the government agency responsible for regulating food, dietary supplements, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, biologics and blood products in the United States. ...

Impact

States and provinces affected by the E. coli outbreak are marked in red

As of October 03, 2006, 26 states are affected, and at least 192 cases^[2] of the disease are currently reported; 10 cases are reported to be serious, with one death in Wisconsin, as well as two suspected related deaths, a 2 year old in Utah and an elderly woman in Maryland.^[16] Spinach has also been distributed to Canada and Mexico; one case has been reported in Canada.^[17][18] There have been over 400 produce-related outbreaks in North America since 1990.^[19] October 3 is the 276th day of the year (277th in Leap years). ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... This article is about the year. ...

The areas reported to be affected are:^[20]

Official language(s) English Capital Phoenix Largest city Phoenix Area  Ranked 6th  - Total 113,998 sq mi (295,254 km²)  - Width 310 miles (500 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 0. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Official language(s) None Capital Boise Largest city Boise Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  Ranked 38th  - Total 36,418 sq mi (94,321 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 270 miles (435 km)  - % water 1. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Official language(s) None Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Area  - Total   - Width   - Length    - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 39th 33,414 sq mi  86,542 km² 190 miles  305 km 320 miles  515 km 13. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,417 sq mi (32,160 km²)  - Width 90 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37°53N to 39°43N  - Longitude 75°4W to 79°33... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Area  Ranked 16th  - Total 77,421 sq mi (200,520 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 0. ... Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 km²)  - Width 342 miles (550 km)  - Length 370 miles (595 km)  - % water 0. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English (French has some legal status but is not fully co-official) Flower White Trillium Tree Eastern White Pine Bird Common Loon Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty... Official language(s) None Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area  Ranked 9th  - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 2. ... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 160 miles (255 km)  - Length 280 miles (455 km)  - % water 2. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ... Official language(s) English Capital Salt Lake City Largest city Salt Lake City Area  Ranked 13th  - Total 84,876 sq mi (219,887 km²)  - Width 270 miles (435 km)  - Length 350 miles (565 km)  - % water 3. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Area  Ranked 41st  - Total 24,244 sq mi (62,809 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 240 miles (385 km)  - % water 0. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ...

Economic impact

In California, where three-quarters of all domestically grown spinach is harvested, farmers could endure up to $74 million in losses due to the E. coli outbreak. In 2005, the spinach crop in California was valued at $258.3 million, and each acre lost amounts to a roughly $3,500 loss for the farmer.[4]

Effects of E. coli O157:H7

Further information: Escherichia coli O157:H7

E. coli is a normal inhabitant of the intestines of all animals, including humans. Almost all strains are harmless bacteria which can help suppress the growth of harmful bacteria and can synthesize some vitamins. However, a few strains of E. coli, including the enterohemorrhagic strain O157:H7, are harmful. E. coli O157:H7 produces a potent shiga-like toxin, verotoxin, which can damage the lining of the intestine. Infection with E. coli O157:H7 causes hemorrhagic colitis, a disease characterized by severe abdominal pain and diarrhea which is initially watery but may turn bloody. The disease is usually self-limiting. However, its complications include the hemolytic uremic syndrome, characterized by renal failure and hemolytic anemia which may lead to permanent loss of kidney function.^[21] Escherichia coli O157:H7 is an emerging cause of foodborne illness. ... Shiga toxin, produced by the microbe Shigella dysenteriae, was rediscovered as Verotoxin in by researchers in Ottawa in 1977. ... Colitis is a digestive disease characterized by inflammation of the colon. ... In medicine, Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (or haemolytic-uraemic syndrome, abbreviated HUS) is a disease characterised by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, acute renal failure and a low platelet count (thrombopenia). ... Renal failure is the condition where the kidneys fail to function properly. ... Hemolytic anemia is anemia due to hemolysis, the abnormal breakdown of red blood cells either in the blood vessels (intravascular hemolysis) or elsewhere in the body (extravascular). ...

Timeline

On September 14, 2006, the FDA warned consumers about an "E. coli" outbreak that was tied to bags of fresh spinach. The FDA reported that they received complaints from 19 states in the United States.^[11][1] The FDA advised "that consumers not eat bagged fresh spinach."^[1] Three days later, their updated warning said not to eat "fresh spinach or fresh spinach-containing products."^[12] On September 17, the United States expanded the warning to avoid all fresh spinach.^[3] The Centers for Disease Control issued an official Health Alert, the highest category of alert message, on September 14^[22] and started to investigate the E. coli outbreak. Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle formally requested federal aid on September 15. His office said the CDC will help assess the causes and the magnitude of the outbreak in his state.^[23] September 14 is the 257th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (258th in leap years). ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... September 17 is the 260th day of the year (261st in leap years). ... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta is recognized as the lead United States agency for protecting the public health and safety of people by providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships with state health departments and other organizations. ... James Edward Doyle (born November 23, 1945) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. ... In economics, a subsidy is generally a monetary grant given by a government to lower the price faced by producers or consumers of a good, generally because it is considered to be in the public interest. ...

On September 18, Illinois and Nebraska reported their first cases of E. coli infection due to spinach, bringing the total number of affected states to 21. Ohio public health officials are investigating a 2-year-old's death that may also be linked.^[24] September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Area  Ranked 16th  - Total 77,421 sq mi (200,520 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 0. ...

As of September 18, the number of people sickened by the E. coli laced fresh spinach reached 111.^[25]

On September 19, it was reported that there may be a link to a further death in Ohio and irrigation water is being investigated as a possible source.^[26][27] This is the 9th outbreak traced to the Salinas Valley in California and the 25th leafy green E. coli outbreak (spinach or lettuce) in the United States since 1993.^[28] September 19 is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years). ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... High-altitude aerial view of irrigation in the Heart of the Sahara (, ) Irrigation (in agriculture) is the replacement or supplementation of rainfall with water from another source in order to grow crops. ... The Salinas Valley in the Central Coast region of California lies along the Salinas River between the Gabilan Mountains and the Santa Lucia Range. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Binomial name Spinacia oleracea L. Percentages are relative to US RDI values for adults. ... Binomial name Lactuca sativa L. Percentages are relative to US RDI values for adults. ...

On September 20, the CDC announced that the genetic fingerprint, a PFGE pattern, of E. coli O157 isolated from an opened package of "Dole Baby Spinach, Best if Used by August 30" packed by Natural Selection in the refrigerator of an ill New Mexico resident matched that of the outbreak strain.^[29] On september 25, Consumer advocates and lawmakers started to urge for tougher rules for fields and processing plants.^[30] September 20 is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years). ... CDC is an abbreviation which can mean any of the following: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Community of Democratic Choice, a group of nine Eastern-European states Change data capture, in data warehousing Clock Domain Crossing, or simply clock-crossing in computing. ... Escherichia coli O157:H7 is an emerging cause of foodborne illness. ... Dole Food Company, Inc. ...

On September 27, a Pittsford woman has filed a lawsuit concerning this matter, stating that the tainted spinach has made her ill. See Pittsford Woman Files Tainted Spinach Lawsuit. This source also states that numerous other lawsuits are being filed nationwide. September 27 is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

On September 29, the FDA downgraded the warning, now only warning against specific brands packaged on specific dates, instead of just fresh spinach in general.^[6] September 29 is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years). ...

On October 5, 06 the FBI has launched a criminal investigation into this matter. See Criminal Probe launched into the Spinach E. coli incident, and FBI investigates Spinach E. coli incident as a criminal matter, CBS News: Feds investigate outbreak, Feds investigate E. coli incident October 5 is the 278th day of the year (279th in Leap years). ...

There are currently 192 cases of illness including 98 hospitalizations and 30 patients with hemolytic uremic syndrome.^[2] In medicine, Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (or haemolytic-uraemic syndrome, abbreviated HUS) is a disease characterised by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, acute renal failure and a low platelet count (thrombopenia). ...

Lettuce?

In early October, 2006, it has been announced that lettuce may be affected as well. Fox 11 News LA

See also

• List of foodborne illness outbreaks

Foodborne illness outbreaks. ...

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External links

• E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak from Fresh Spinach by CDC.
• Programme for monitoring emerging diseases (ProMED)
• More news about the case
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency advisory
• The Link Between E. Coli in Spinach and Industrial Cattle - Guest Column by the Union of Concerned Scientists in TreeHugger Magazine
• Importing E. coli - Commentary by the Food Safety Network
• www.fbi.gov:Search:FBI initiates a criminal probe into the 2006 Spinach E. coli outbreak