2020 E. coli Outbreak Linked to Leafy Greens – Epi Curve
Final Update
Posted on December 22, 2020 at 4:00 PM ET
This outbreak is over. Investigators have linked this outbreak to leafy greens, but a specific type or brand was not identified. You do not need to avoid eating leafy greens because of this outbreak. Learn more about how leafy greens can get contaminated and steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting sick from eating leafy greens.
People infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7, by date of illness onset*
*n=40 for whom information was estimated or reported as of December 18, 2020.
People infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7, by date of illness onset*
*n=39 for whom information was estimated or reported as of November 19, 2020.
Illnesses might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks.
People infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7, by date of illness onset*
*n=23 for whom information was estimated or reported as of October 28, 2020.
Illnesses might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks.
