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Wellesley Resident Treated for E.Coli

Mass Health Dept. investigating, not yet focusing on any local supermarkets.

 

While one Wellesley resident has been treated for E. Coli, officials are saying it is not yet tied to any local grocery store. 

A press release from the Wellesley Health Department (WHD) states that there are no local supermarkets currently being investigated by the Mass. Health Department, contrary to rumors. The origin of the illness is still being investigated. 

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The Mass Dept. of Public Health (MDPH) surveillance system notified WHD, and is including the Wellesley case in the investigation, the press release notes.

Escherichia coli, or E. Coli, is a bacteria that lives in the lower intestines of many human beings and animals. There is one particular strain, O157:H7, which can cause some symptoms such as stomach cramps or vomiting, according to a MDPH fact sheet. That strain lives in the guts of healthy cattle, and sometimes spreads to humans through improperly cooked or handled hamburger meat. 

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Newton-Wellesley Hospital confirmed that they have treated E. Coli cases today, but there is no outbreak of the disease. 


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