CDC Warns That 67 People Sickened With Illnesses Linked to Romaine Lettuce

CDC Warns That 67 People Sickened With Illnesses Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Romaine lettuce in a file photo. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it has identified an additional 27 people with infections linked to romaine lettuce, which brings the total number of infected persons to 67.

The 67 cases related to the E.coli outbreak were found in 19 states. The CDC said Tuesday that 39 people were hospitalized.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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