Catbird
Senior Moderator
There is no case count as yet but the media is reporting that there are confirmed cases. The outbreak may be tied to consumption of a locally produced, unpasteurized cider.
Up North Live:
E.coli cases may be linked to apple cider
"ANTRIM CO. -- An investigation is underway into a possible link between several E.coli cases and apple cider in Antrim County.
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is working with the Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Community Health to determine whether multiple local illnesses may be linked to the consumption of unlabeled, unpasteurized apple cider.
Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) bacteria have been detected in stool samples from several Antrim County residents who developed severe intestinal illness and diarrhea during the past two weeks. Samples have also been collected to determine whether these cases may be linked to unpasteurized apple cider that was produced locally by an unlicensed facility and without the warning labels required by law for unpasteurized products..."
Up North Live:
E.coli cases may be linked to apple cider
"ANTRIM CO. -- An investigation is underway into a possible link between several E.coli cases and apple cider in Antrim County.
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is working with the Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Community Health to determine whether multiple local illnesses may be linked to the consumption of unlabeled, unpasteurized apple cider.
Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) bacteria have been detected in stool samples from several Antrim County residents who developed severe intestinal illness and diarrhea during the past two weeks. Samples have also been collected to determine whether these cases may be linked to unpasteurized apple cider that was produced locally by an unlicensed facility and without the warning labels required by law for unpasteurized products..."