NY E. Coli Spinach Outbreak Hits 20

By News Desk | November 15, 2012 At least 20 people have been counted ill in the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to packaged Wegmans spinach & spring mix sold at Wegmans stores in New York state. Six of those victims were hospitalized, but all have since been discharged. Patients ranged in age from 6 to 66 years old. No other states have reported any illnesses in association with the outbreak. Wegmans issued a voluntary recall of their 'Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Organic Spinach & Spring Mix' on Nov. 1. The two recalled products are: - Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Organic Spinach & Spring Mix, 11oz – UPC: 77890-16411 – ONLY product sold between 10/14/12 and 11/1/12. - Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Organic Spinach & Spring Mix, 5oz – UPC: 77890-16437 – ONLY product sold between 10/14/12 and 11/1/12. © Food Safety News More Headlines from Foodborne Illness Outbreaks » Tags: E. coli, E. coli O157:H7, spinach, State Garden, Wegmans