The potentially contaminated ground beef was sold between May 26 and June 3 in the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.
FSIS advises anyone who has the affected ground beef to either throw it away or return it to Whole Foods for a refund.
How Does E. Coli Make You Sick?
E. coli infection can cause the following symptoms:
- Severe stomach cramps
- Diarrhea (often bloody)
- Vomiting
Symptoms typically appear within three to four days after exposure, but can sometimes range from 1 to 10 days. Most people can recover without treatment, but children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with compromised immune systems have a higher risk of getting seriously ill.
You should seek medical attention if you experience any of the following:
- Severe diarrhea lasting more than two days
- Bloody stool or blood in your urine
- Vomiting and an inability to keep liquids down
- A fever higher than 102 degrees F
- Signs of dehydration (not peeing much, feeling dizzy when standing)
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