California Faces Health Crisis as Organic Carrots Linked to E. coli Outbreak, Resulting in One Fatality
Los Angeles, CA — A deadly E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots has claimed the life of one Californian and infected several others, prompting state health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate and issue warnings. E. coli, short for Escherichia coli, is a bacteria that normally lives in the intestines of people and animals. However, certain strains can cause severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. The strain identified …