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Escherichia coli O121

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Escherichia coli O121 is a pathogenic serotype of Escherichia coli,[1] associated with Shiga toxin, intestinal bleeding, and hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS).[2] HUS, if left untreated, can lead to kidney failure.[citation needed]

Description

Most serotypes of E. coli—a widespread species of bacteria residing in the lower intestines of mammals—are beneficial or do not cause disease. Unlike other pathogenic serotypes, such as E. coli O157:H7 (also an enterohemorrhagic E. coli), little is known in detail about the public health significance of O121. Therefore, O121 is sometimes roughly classified as a type of “non-O157 Shiga toxin–producing E. coli ” (non-O157 STEC).[citation needed]

Epidemiology

Outbreaks

A U.S. outbreak of E. coli O121 in 2013 sickened 24 people in 15 states according to a statement released by the CDC.[citation needed] New York officials found the bacterium strain in an open package of Farm Rich brand chicken quesadillas from an ill person’s home; parent company Rich Products Corp. of Buffalo, New York is now [when?] recalling these and several other items and the CDC, USDA, and FDA are now [when?] investigating to find the precise source of the outbreak.

In 2016, General Mills recalled 10 million pounds of wheat flour tied to an E. coli O121 outbreak.[3]

On 17 November 2024 it was reported that carrots sold at Trader Joe's (among other stores) were associated with an outbreak of Escherichia coli O121.There have been 39 cases in 18 states , with 15 hospitalizations and one death[4][5] On 20 November the Food and Drug Administration indication that other companies were recalling organic carrots & celery because of possible Escherichia coli O121:H19 contamination[6] On 28 November, it was reported that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which is also recalling organic carrots[7], expanded its recall due to potential contamination with E. coli 0121 bacteria.[8] On 2 December, it was reported that the FDA had added vegetable medley to a nationwide recall.[9]On 18, December 2024 the CDC declared the outbreak over. In the end there where 48 cases, 20 hospitalizations and 1 death, in 19 states in the U.S.[10]

  • E. coli O121:H19 outbreak- Organic carrots (November 2024)[11]
    E. coli O121:H19 outbreak- Organic carrots (November 2024)[11]
  • 2013 E. coli outbreak, persons infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O121, by state, U.S.[12]
    2013 E. coli outbreak, persons infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O121, by state, U.S.[12]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Laboratory-Confirmed Non-O157 Shiga Toxin Producing E. Coli". Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Archived from the original on February 11, 2007. Retrieved March 16, 2007.
  2. ↑ "E. coli outbreak sickens 24 in 15 states". Chicago Tribune. Reuters. March 31, 2013. Archived from the original on March 30, 2013. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  3. ↑ Elizabeth Weise (May 31, 2016). "General Mills recalls 10 million pounds of flour". USA Today. Archived from the original on May 31, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Carrots sold at Trader Joe's, Wegmans and other chains recalled due to possible E. coli contamination". NBC News. 18 November 2024. Archived from the original on 18 November 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  5. ↑ "E. coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots". E. coli Infection (Escherichia coli). 17 November 2024. Archived from the original on 19 November 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  6. ↑ Affairs, Office of Regulatory (21 November 2024). "F&S Fresh Foods Recalls Whole Foods Market Organic Carrot Sticks and Organic Carrots & Celery Because of Possible Health Risk Due to Potential E. coli Contamination". www.fda.gov. Archived from the original on 21 November 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  7. ↑ "Canada echoes U.S. warning over carrots in deadly E. coli outbreak - National | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Archived from the original on 2024-11-30. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  8. ↑ "More organic carrots are recalled in Canada over E.coli outbreak - National | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Archived from the original on 2024-11-29. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  9. ↑ Staff, A. O. L. (2 December 2024). "Broccoli, Carrots and More Recalled Due to E. Coli Contamination—Here's What to Know". www.aol.com. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  10. ↑ "E. coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots". E. coli Infection (Escherichia coli). 18 December 2024. Archived from the original on 19 November 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  11. ↑ Program, Human Foods (29 November 2024). "Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O121:H19: Organic Carrots (November 2024)". FDA. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  12. ↑ "CDC - Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 Infections Linked to Farm Rich Brand Frozen Food Products". www.cdc.gov. 17 January 2019. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
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