CDC Confirms 5 Cases Of E. Coli In Maryland Linked To Romaine Lettuce, 138 Cases Reported Nationwide
WASHINGTON (WJZ) -- The E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce is still ongoing, according to health officials.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday it has confirmed 138 cases of E. Coli in 25 states, with the most recent one occurring on December 1. Five of those cases happened in Maryland.
US Officials | Don't Eat Romaine Lettuce Grown In Salinas, California
So far, 72 people have been hospitalized due to the outbreak.
Health officials said consumers should continue avoiding romaine lettuce from Salinas, California, where investigations have found a common grower.
