12 people in CA and WA affected by E. coli outbreak linked to organic walnuts from Whole Foods; 7 hospitalized, 2 with kidney disease; Gibson Farms Inc. recalls walnuts.
12 people in California and Washington have been affected by an E. coli outbreak linked to organic walnuts sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores, including Whole Foods. Seven people have been hospitalized and two have developed a dangerous kidney disease, hemolytic uremic syndrome, due to E. coli contamination. Gibson Farms Inc., based in Hollister, California, has recalled the potentially contaminated Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts.
April 30, 2024
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