2016 E. coli Outbreak Linked to Flour – Map
Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli Infections Linked to Flour (Final Update)
Posted September 29, 2016 12:45PM EST
Although the outbreak investigation is over, illnesses are expected to continue for some time. The recalled flour and flour products have long shelf lives and may still be in people’s homes. Consumers who don’t know about the recalls could continue to eat the products and get sick. A list of the recalled products and how to identify them is available on the Advice to Consumers page.
People infected with the outbreak strains of E. coli O121 or O26, by state of residence, as of September 28, 2016 (n=63)
State | Ill People |
---|---|
Alabama | 1 |
Arkansas | 1 |
Arizona | 3 |
California | 3 |
Colorado | 4 |
Iowa | 2 |
Illinois | 4 |
Indiana | 1 |
Massachusetts | 3 |
Maryland | 1 |
Michigan | 4 |
Minnesota | 7 |
Missouri | 1 |
Montana | 2 |
Nebraska | 1 |
New York | 4 |
Oklahoma | 3 |
Oregon | 1 |
Pennsylvania | 2 |
Tennessee | 1 |
Texas | 2 |
Virginia | 3 |
Washington | 5 |
Wisconsin | 4 |