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1st Death Reported In Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak

The Associated Press

The first death has been reported in a national food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce.Federal health officials say California reported the…

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Romaine Lettuce Outbreak Update: 98 People Sick In 22 States

The Associated Press

A nasty strain of bacteria that can cause severe illness is what's driving a food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce, health officials said…

A Pennsylvania woman developed a urinary tract infection cased by <em>Escherichia coli</em> bacteria that were found to be resistant to colistin, an antibiotic that is seen as the last line of defense.

Science

Germ Resistant To Antibiotic Of Last Resort Appears In U.S.

Joe Neel

The germs caused a urinary tract infection in a Pennsylvania woman that was difficult to treat. The bacteria were resistant to the drug often used as the last-ditch treatment, but another one worked.