Epi Curves
Multistate Outbreak of Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli O26 Infections Linked to Raw Clover Sprouts at Jimmy John's Restaurants (Final Update)
Posted April 3, 2012 4:45 PM ET
This particular outbreak appears to be over. However, E. coli is still an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about E. coli, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC E. coli Web Page.
Final Epi Curve
Persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O26, by known or estimated onset date*
Onset data not currently available for all persons with reported illness.
*n=29 for whom information was reported as of April 3, 2012.
Previous Epi Curves
March 8, 2012
Persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O26, by known or estimated onset date*
Onset data not currently available for all persons with reported illness.
*n=25 for whom information was reported as of March 8, 2012. Illnesses that occurred after February 19, 2012, might not be reported yet due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 3 weeks.
February 23, 2012
Persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O26, by known or estimated onset date*
Onset data not currently available for all persons with reported illness.
*n=14 for whom information was reported as of February 23, 2012. Illnesses that occurred after February 4, 2012, might not be reported yet due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 3 weeks.
February 15, 2012
Persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O26, by known or estimated onset date*
Onset data not currently available for all persons with reported illness.
*n=12 for whom information was reported as of February 13, 2012. Ilnesses that occurred after January 27, 2012, might not be reported yet due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 2 to 3 weeks.
- Page last reviewed: February 15, 2012
- Page last updated: April 3, 2012
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