Nearly 50 people have been sickened as a result of an E. coli outbreak in Kentucky, state health officials said this week. Barbara Fox, a spokesperson for the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, confirmed to Fox News Friday that there have been 46 confirmed cases with six hospitalizations from the outbreak. WOMAN DIES AFTER EATING MUSHROOM DISH AT MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANT IN SPAIN, REPORTS SAYWhile most people recover after several days, some E. coli infection cases can be life-threatening. This is especially true for pregnant women, newborns, older or elderly adults and those with weakened immune systems. 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 05, 2019 15:45 UTC