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E Coli Outbreak Warning – Dispose of Romaine Immediately

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SPRINGFIELD- The Centers for Disease Control is advising consumers of a large E. coli outbreak involving Romaine lettuce.   They suggest that you do not eat, serve, or sell ANY romaine lettuce while the investigation continues. This includes whole heads of lettuce, hearts of romaine, chopped romaine, organic romaine and salad mixes with romaine.  So far they have discover 150 infections in eleven states.   Symptoms of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections often include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever and vomiting.

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