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CDC: E. Coli Sickens 97 People In 6 States; Most Ate Lettuce At A Wendy's
Although the source of the outbreak is unclear, those who recently contracted E. coli reported eating Wendy's burgers with romaine lettuce.
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Consumer Reports is advising people against eating any Wendy's sandwich or salad with romaine lettuce until more is known about a strain of E. coli that has at sickened 97 people in six states, hospitalizing 43.
The non-profit advocacy group cited its food safety experts in urging a cautious approach until the fast-food chain can confirm the source of the pathogen and details how it plans to address the problem.
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"E. coli can be especially harmful to young children, infants, older persons and those with a compromised immune system," James Rogers, CR's director of food safety and testing, said in a statement. "The goal is to minimize your risk of getting it, and until we know more about its source, it's safest to avoid consuming Wendy's sandwiches served with lettuce and any Wendy's salad containing romaine lettuce."
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