In September 2022, 97 people across six Midwestern states became infected with E. coli. More than 40 were hospitalized and 10 were diagnosed with a serious kidney condition.
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What did they all have in common? They had all eaten at the same popular fast-food chain restaurant at some point during the previous two weeks (source 1).

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The global community is more interconnected than ever before. Widespread travel and business relations requiring international supply chains make pandemics a more likely threat.

Originating in Wuhan, China, the Covid-19 virus has now been diagnosed in more than 111,000 people worldwide and resulted in over 3,800 deaths.^7,8 The first U.S. case of COVID-19 was reported on January 21st, and that number has grown to 566+ U.S. infections resulting in over 20 deaths, so far.^4,8 As we watch the coronavirus begin to touch communities across the country many are naturally wondering who is at risk and how to prepare.