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Wednesday, June 1, 2016

E.coli Outbreak  prompts massive general mills flour recall


Federal and state health officials are investigating the breakout. E. coli has caused about 38 cases throughout the 20 states. General mills announced that more than 10 million pounds of flour may be linked to the breakout.  About have of the individuals had made home made food with flour. The illness started to occur during December 21 to May 3. They examined the flower and did not find it contaminated with E. coli , they said it might could have been because some of the affected people consumed raw flour which people shouldn't do. Some symptoms to E.coli are stomach cramping, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever that can last up to 7 days. Those who are very old or very young have a higher chance to get E. coli.



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