Introducción
U.S. health officials say a food-poisoning outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts and involving both Salmonella and E. coli has sickened people in 15 states.
Casos reportados
State officials announced the outbreak earlier this week, saying they documented more than three dozen cases in Minnesota and Wisconsin. On Friday, the CDC said the agency is aware of 55 cases nationally, including four people who have been hospitalized.
The CDC said cases are also reported in Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Washington.
Of 34 sick people interviewed, 26 reported eating alfalfa sprouts, according to the FDA.
Infecciones y síntomas
Food-poisoning outbreaks tend to be defined by one type of germ, but this outbreak involves people with Salmonella and different strains of E. coli.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli — or STEC — can cause stomach cramps and bloody diarrhea. Infections can lead to a severe complication that involves acute kidney failure.
Salmonella poisoning can cause diarrhea, fever, severe vomiting, dehydration, and stomach cramps.
Vínculo con alfalfa sprouts
Officials are linking cases to alfalfa sprouts produced by Everything Sprouts, a Minnesota grower, and sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands to restaurants and grocery stores. The company has yet to issue a recall, the FDA said.
Last year, the FDA sent a warning letter to Everything Sprouts, saying inspections the year before identified several points of concern, including a leaking roof that was dropping water onto bean sprouts and workers’ smocks.
The Associated Press left messages for Everything Sprouts seeking comment.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional for any health-related concerns.
Fuente: https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/publichealth/122720
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