An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.
An E. coli outbreak in multiple U.S. states connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and recall. Twelve people from two states have been infected with this outbreak strain of E. coli, the CDC said. Seven people have been hospitalized, and two people have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a rare but serious disease that affects the kidneys and blood clotting system. No deaths have been reported, the agency said.
The recalled shelled walnuts were sold to distributors located in both California and Washington and went on to be sold at retailers in at least 19 states, according to the company’s notice on the FDA website. The FDA has a list of stores where the walnuts were sold.The walnuts were sold in bulk boxes, in net wt. 25-pound quantities, and can be identified by lot 3325-043 and 3341-501.Dangerous E. coli bacteria can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, including bloody diarrhea and vomiting.
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