According to federal health officials, at least 15 Minnesota residents have contracted E. coli infection linked to a nationwide recall of over 167,000 pounds of potentially contaminated ground beef.
Wolverine Packing Co., located in Detroit, recalled the meat this week after state agricultural officials in Minnesota reported many illnesses and discovered that a sample of the product tested positive for the potentially fatal E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.
According to the U.S. Agriculture Department, no infections have been documented outside of Minnesota thus far. Between November 2 and November 10, many became unwell. The inquiry is still under progress.
E. Coli is a type of bacteria that can be found in food, water, and both human and animal intestines. While most E. coli strains are harmless, others can cause severe illness.
Usually, symptoms appear a day or two after consuming tainted food. Fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and symptoms of dehydration are a few examples. Particularly in children under five, the infection might result in a significant kidney impairment. If a small child has E. coli poisoning, they need to see a doctor right once.
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