Nearly 100 people across five states have been sickened by an E.coli outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Tuesday. The outbreak has affected residents in Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia — with the highest number of cases (46) reported in Kentucky. While no deaths have been reported, at least 11 people have been hospitalized due to the outbreak, according to the federal health agency. E. COLI OUTBREAK IN KENTUCKY SICKENS NEARLY 50 PEOPLE, HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY“This investigation is still ongoing and a specific food item, grocery store, or restaurant chain has not been identified as the source of infections,” the CDC said. The CDC recommends thorough handwashing, washing fruits and vegetables, cooking meat thoroughly and avoiding cross-contamination in food preparation areas as ways to prevent E. coli illness.

Source: Fox News April 10, 2019 16:25 UTC