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title: "Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Camp Lutherhaven E. coli O26 Outbreak"
date: 2011-07-01T14:17:36-07:00
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[Foodborne Illnesses](/foodborne-illnesses) / [E. coli](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli) /

# Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Camp Lutherhaven E. coli O26 Outbreak

 

 

  At least five kitchen workers at Camp Lutherhaven in north Idaho have been made ill with *E. coli* O26. Three others are also sick, but have yet to be linked to the outbreak. None of the more than 300 campers were infected and a review of the camp conducted by Idaho Panhandle Health officials showed no problems with the camp’s food handling procedures. As of July 1, it is believed workers contracted their infections in their living quarters.## Non O157:H7 *E. coli* Dangers

Though *E. coli* O157:H7 is most commonly recognized as dangerous *E. coli*, there are other forms, such as *E. coli* O26 that can be equally harmful. Currently the U.S. does not regulate these strains of *E. coli*. In an effort to protect consumers, Marler Clark has filed a petition with the United States Department of Agriculture to ban these dangerous pathogens from our food supply.

## *E. coli* Symptoms and Risks

The symptoms of an *E. coli* infection are often gastrointestinal pain, cramping, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. Though an infection often resolves after a number of days, some victims require hospitalization and, in rare cases, a complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) may occur. HUS causes acute kidney failure and may lead to death.

## Contact the Marler Clark E. coli Attorneys

If you or a family member became ill with an *E. coli* infection and you’re interested in pursuing a legal claim, you can contact the Marler Clark *E. coli* attorneys for a free case evaluation. Marler Clark is the nation’s leading law firm representing victims of *E. col*i outbreaks and other illnesses. The law firm has represented thousands of victims of *E. coli* and other illnesses, and is the only firm in the nation with a practice focused exclusively on food and waterborne illness litigation. You can fill out the contact form or call toll-free at 866-770-2032. There is no cost to you.

 

### E. coli outbreaks and recalls

August 23, 2023

###### [Listeria outbreak: Three die after drinking contaminated milkshakes](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/listeria-outbreak-three-die-after-drinking-contaminated-milkshakes) 

Three people have died, and three others are in hospital after drinking milkshakes contaminated with listeria bacteria in the US state of Washington, health officials …

 

July 12, 2023

###### [2011 Listeria outbreaks linked to cantaloupes: A history](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/2011-listeria-outbreak-linked-to-cantaloupes-a-history) 

A total of 148 persons infected with any of the five outbreak-associated strains of Listeria monocytogenes were reported to the CDC from 28 states. The …

 

May 20, 2023

###### [A quick look at the 2018 Hepatitis A outbreak](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/a-quick-look-at-the-2018-hepatitis-a-outbreak) 

Litigation proceeded in a Virginia state court against Tropical Smoothie and the strawberry supply chain. 134 people with Hepatitis A were reported from nine states …

 

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## All E. coli Resources

 

 [######  E. coli Food Poisoning 

 

 

 

 ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli/e-coli-food-poisoning) [######  E. coli O157:H7 

 

 

 

 ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli/e-coli-o157h7) [######  Non-O157 STEC 

 

 

 

 ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli/non-o157-stec) [######  Sources of E. coli 

 

 

 

 ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli/sources-of-e-coli) [######  Transmission of and Infection with E. coli 

 

 

 

 ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli/transmission-of-and-infection-with-e-coli) [######  Symptoms of E. coli infection 

 

 

 

 ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli/symptoms-of-e-coli-infection) [######  Complications of E. coli infection 

 

 

 

 ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli/complications-of-e-coli-infection) [######  Treatment for E. coli infection 

 

 

 

 ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli/treatment-for-e-coli-infection) [######  How is E. coli Infection Diagnosed? 

 

 

 

 ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli/how-is-e-coli-infection-diagnosed) [######  Preventing E. coli Infection 

 

 

 

 ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli/preventing-e-coli-infection) [######  E. coli Outbreaks 

 

 

 

 ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli/e-coli-outbreaks) [######  Real Life Impacts of E. coli Infection and HUS 

 

 

 

 ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli/real-life-impacts-of-e-coli-infection-and-hus) [######  E. coli Recalls 

 

 

 

 ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli/e-coli-recalls) [######  References 

 

 

 

 ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli/references) 

### Other foodborne illnesses

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