According to news reports, laboratory tests for E. coli O157:H7 showed samples of ground beef patties were positive for the bacterium. Public health officials were reportedly unable to tell whether E. coli bacteria came into the restaurant on beef or was introduced to the hamburgers in another way.
E. coli symptoms and risks
E. coli infections are characterized by painful abdominal cramps and diarrhea, which is often bloody. Children, the elderly and immunocompromised people are most likely to develop complications of E. coli infection. Hemolytic uremic syndrome is a severe complication of E. coli infection that can lead to kidney failure, central nervous system impairment and death.
If you suspect you are part of the E. coli outbreak linked to The Porch, contact your local health department.
Contact the Marler Clark E. coli Attorneys
If you or a family member became ill with an E. coli infection after consuming contaminated food 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. coli outbreaks and other foodborne illnesses. The law firm has represented thousands of victims of E. coli and other foodborne illness infections, and is the only firm in the nation with a practice focused exclusively on foodborne illness litigation.
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