--- title: Hawaii Investigates E. coli Outbreak on Oahu date: 2013-03-29T07:47:11-07:00 author: admin canonical_url: "https://marlerclark.com/hawaii-investigates-e.-coli-outbreak-on-oahu" section: Litigation Landing Pages --- [Foodborne Illnesses](/foodborne-illnesses) / [E. coli](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli) / # Hawaii Investigates E. coli Outbreak on Oahu According to news reports, at least 6 children and 3 adults have become ill with E. coli infections since mid-February. Four E. coli outbreak victims were hospitalized, and three children developed hemolytic uremic syndrome. One child remained in the hospital at the end of March, but was recovering. Interviews with the Oahu E. coli outbreak victims were interviewed, but a source of the outbreak had not been identified by March 28, 2013. The investigation was ongoing, with Hawaiian health officials interviewing outbreak victims to try to determine if a common food was the source of the E. coli. ## [E. coli](http://www.about-ecoli.com "E. coli") E. coli are bacteria that can cause serious, sometimes fatal, infections in humans. E. coli outbreaks have been traced to foods such as hamburgers, spinach, raw milk, water, and food served at restaurants. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that E. coli causes 2,000 hospitalizations in the United States each year. **Symptoms of E. coli Infection** Symptoms of E. coli infection usually begin two to five days after E. coli bacteria are ingested and initially involve sudden gastrointestinal pain and stomach cramping followed by diarrhea within 24 hours. Bloody diarrhea is a classic symptom of E. coli infection. ## [Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)](http://www.about-hus.com "Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)") Ten percent of E. coli victims develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can cause kidney failure, damage to the central nervous system, and ultimately death. **Contact a Marler Clark Attorney** The Marler Clark E. coli lawyers have unmatched E. coli litigation experience and are readily available to talk with you about your legal options regarding any damages or losses incurred as a result of your E. coli infection. Marler Clark has represented thousands of E. coli victims and is the only firm in the nation with a practice focused exclusively on plaintiff foodborne illness litigation. For a free consultation with a Marler Clark E. coli lawyer simply fill out the form on the right or call 866-770-2032. 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