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A look at the largest E. coli outbreaks in recent years

An E. coli outbreak that began on the Northwest Coast has spread south and east to infect people in six states including Oregon, Washington, California, Minnesota, and New York.

Here is a list of some of the larger E. coli outbreaks in recent years.

2015:

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Sickened: 45

States: 6

Deaths: 0

2014:

Raw clover sprouts

Sickened: 19

States: 6

Deaths: 0

Ground beef

Sickened: 12

States: 4

Deaths: 0

2013:

Ready-to-Eat Salads

Sickened: 33

States: 4

Deaths: 0

Farm Rich Brand Frozen Food Products

Sickened: 35

States: 19

Deaths: 0

2012:

Organic Spinach and Spring Mix Blend

Sickened: 33

States: 5

Deaths: 0

Raw Clover Sprouts–Jimmy John’s Restaurants

Sickened: 29

States: 11

Deaths: 0

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On the Web:

http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks.html