No confirmed reports of adverse reactions. 42,922 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, are recalled.
Who's At Risk?
Most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults.
Symptoms
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2–8 days (3–4 days, on average) after exposure the organism.
