Wendy’s E. coli outbreak spreads to more states, CDC says

The case count is likely higher and may be in more than six states, the CDC says, because "many people recover without medical care and are not tested for E. coli."

Of the 97 reported cases, 43 people have been hospitalized and 10 have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome , a severe complication that can cause kidney failure. There have been no reported deaths, according to the CDC.Wendy's restaurants to get digital makeovers with mobile order parking, delivery pick-up windows

Wendy’s pulled the lettuce from its shelves in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania on Aug. 21. It’s unclear if the lettuce has been removed in more states. FOX TV Stations reached out to Wendy’s for comment but has not heard back yet. The outbreak has led to lawsuits in at least two states. As of last week, at least 10 people infected in four states have retained food safety attorney William Marler, who filed lawsuits in Ohio and Michigan and expects to file more as the outbreak spreads.According to the CDC, Escherichia coli bacteria are typically found in the intestines of people and animals. Most E. coli are harmless and an important part of a healthy human intestinal tract.

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E. coli outbreak possibly linked to Wendy's continues to spreadThe CDC says 13 more people have been infected with E. coli, which may be linked to Wendy's. So far, this makes 97, with 43 being hospitalized and 10 developing a kidney disease.
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E. coli outbreak possibly linked to Wendy's continues to spreadThe CDC says 13 more people have been infected with E. coli, which may be linked to Wendy's. So far, this makes 97, with 43 being hospitalized and 10 developing a kidney disease.
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