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Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak tied to California region hits 67 cases

The number of E. coli cases tied to romaine lettuce from Salinas, Calif., has risen to 67 across 19 states, with the majority of cases occurring in Wisconsin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 39 of those cases required hospitalization, and six patients developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a type of kidney failure.

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The updates mark a 27-case increase since the last update on the outbreak was given on Nov. 22. The CDC said the first illnesses were reported back on Sept. 24, with patients ranging in age from 3 to 89 years old. No deaths related to the current outbreak have been reported.

“CDC advises that consumers not eat and retailers not sell any romaine lettuce grown in the Salinas, California, growing region,” the health agency said in an update. “This includes all use-by dates and brands of romaine lettuce from this region.”

The CDC said evidence gathered so far indicates that the romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas region may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7, which is what is making people sick. The health agency said the investigation is ongoing.

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“If you have romaine lettuce or packaged goods containing romaine at home: Look for a label showing where the romaine lettuce was grown,” the agency said in advice to consumers. “It may be printed on the package or on a sticker. If the label says ‘grown in Salinas’ (whether alone or with the name of another location), don’t eat it. Throw it away. If it isn’t labeled with a growing region, don’t eat it. Throw it away. If you don’t know whether a salad mix or wrap contains romaine, don’t eat it. Throw it away.”

The agency also said to wash and sanitize draws or shelves in refrigerators where suspected contaminated lettuce was stored.

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Symptoms of E. coli usually set in two to eight days after consuming the contaminated food, and is usually diagnosed by testing a stool sample. Patients may experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting while others may develop a fever. Most recover within five to seven days, but others may become severe or even life-threatening. About 5 to 10 percent of people diagnosed with E. coli go on to develop HUS, which requires hospitalization.

Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak tied to California region hits 67 cases

The number of E. coli cases tied to romaine lettuce from Salinas, Calif., has risen to 67 across 19 states, with the majority of cases occurring in Wisconsin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 39 of those cases required hospitalization, and six patients developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a type of kidney failure.

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The updates mark a 27-case increase since the last update on the outbreak was given on Nov. 22. The CDC said the first illnesses were reported back on Sept. 24, with patients ranging in age from 3 to 89 years old. No deaths related to the current outbreak have been reported.

“CDC advises that consumers not eat and retailers not sell any romaine lettuce grown in the Salinas, California, growing region,” the health agency said in an update. “This includes all use-by dates and brands of romaine lettuce from this region.”

The CDC said evidence gathered so far indicates that the romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas region may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7, which is what is making people sick. The health agency said the investigation is ongoing.

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“If you have romaine lettuce or packaged goods containing romaine at home: Look for a label showing where the romaine lettuce was grown,” the agency said in advice to consumers. “It may be printed on the package or on a sticker. If the label says ‘grown in Salinas’ (whether alone or with the name of another location), don’t eat it. Throw it away. If it isn’t labeled with a growing region, don’t eat it. Throw it away. If you don’t know whether a salad mix or wrap contains romaine, don’t eat it. Throw it away.”

The agency also said to wash and sanitize draws or shelves in refrigerators where suspected contaminated lettuce was stored.

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Symptoms of E. coli usually set in two to eight days after consuming the contaminated food, and is usually diagnosed by testing a stool sample. Patients may experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting while others may develop a fever. Most recover within five to seven days, but others may become severe or even life-threatening. About 5 to 10 percent of people diagnosed with E. coli go on to develop HUS, which requires hospitalization.

Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak tied to California region hits 67 cases

The number of E. coli cases tied to romaine lettuce from Salinas, Calif., has risen to 67 across 19 states, with the majority of cases occurring in Wisconsin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 39 of those cases required hospitalization, and six patients developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a type of kidney failure.

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The updates mark a 27-case increase since the last update on the outbreak was given on Nov. 22. The CDC said the first illnesses were reported back on Sept. 24, with patients ranging in age from 3 to 89 years old. No deaths related to the current outbreak have been reported.

“CDC advises that consumers not eat and retailers not sell any romaine lettuce grown in the Salinas, California, growing region,” the health agency said in an update. “This includes all use-by dates and brands of romaine lettuce from this region.”

The CDC said evidence gathered so far indicates that the romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas region may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7, which is what is making people sick. The health agency said the investigation is ongoing.

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“If you have romaine lettuce or packaged goods containing romaine at home: Look for a label showing where the romaine lettuce was grown,” the agency said in advice to consumers. “It may be printed on the package or on a sticker. If the label says ‘grown in Salinas’ (whether alone or with the name of another location), don’t eat it. Throw it away. If it isn’t labeled with a growing region, don’t eat it. Throw it away. If you don’t know whether a salad mix or wrap contains romaine, don’t eat it. Throw it away.”

The agency also said to wash and sanitize draws or shelves in refrigerators where suspected contaminated lettuce was stored.

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Symptoms of E. coli usually set in two to eight days after consuming the contaminated food, and is usually diagnosed by testing a stool sample. Patients may experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting while others may develop a fever. Most recover within five to seven days, but others may become severe or even life-threatening. About 5 to 10 percent of people diagnosed with E. coli go on to develop HUS, which requires hospitalization.

Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak tied to California region hits 67 cases

The number of E. coli cases tied to romaine lettuce from Salinas, Calif., has risen to 67 across 19 states, with the majority of cases occurring in Wisconsin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 39 of those cases required hospitalization, and six patients developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a type of kidney failure.

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The updates mark a 27-case increase since the last update on the outbreak was given on Nov. 22. The CDC said the first illnesses were reported back on Sept. 24, with patients ranging in age from 3 to 89 years old. No deaths related to the current outbreak have been reported.

“CDC advises that consumers not eat and retailers not sell any romaine lettuce grown in the Salinas, California, growing region,” the health agency said in an update. “This includes all use-by dates and brands of romaine lettuce from this region.”

The CDC said evidence gathered so far indicates that the romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas region may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7, which is what is making people sick. The health agency said the investigation is ongoing.

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“If you have romaine lettuce or packaged goods containing romaine at home: Look for a label showing where the romaine lettuce was grown,” the agency said in advice to consumers. “It may be printed on the package or on a sticker. If the label says ‘grown in Salinas’ (whether alone or with the name of another location), don’t eat it. Throw it away. If it isn’t labeled with a growing region, don’t eat it. Throw it away. If you don’t know whether a salad mix or wrap contains romaine, don’t eat it. Throw it away.”

The agency also said to wash and sanitize draws or shelves in refrigerators where suspected contaminated lettuce was stored.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Symptoms of E. coli usually set in two to eight days after consuming the contaminated food, and is usually diagnosed by testing a stool sample. Patients may experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting while others may develop a fever. Most recover within five to seven days, but others may become severe or even life-threatening. About 5 to 10 percent of people diagnosed with E. coli go on to develop HUS, which requires hospitalization.

Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak tied to California region hits 67 cases

The number of E. coli cases tied to romaine lettuce from Salinas, Calif., has risen to 67 across 19 states, with the majority of cases occurring in Wisconsin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 39 of those cases required hospitalization, and six patients developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a type of kidney failure.

FROZEN CHICKEN FROZEN RICE RECALLED AFTER CONSUMERS FIND PLASTIC IN PRODUCTS

The updates mark a 27-case increase since the last update on the outbreak was given on Nov. 22. The CDC said the first illnesses were reported back on Sept. 24, with patients ranging in age from 3 to 89 years old. No deaths related to the current outbreak have been reported.

“CDC advises that consumers not eat and retailers not sell any romaine lettuce grown in the Salinas, California, growing region,” the health agency said in an update. “This includes all use-by dates and brands of romaine lettuce from this region.”

The CDC said evidence gathered so far indicates that the romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas region may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7, which is what is making people sick. The health agency said the investigation is ongoing.

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“If you have romaine lettuce or packaged goods containing romaine at home: Look for a label showing where the romaine lettuce was grown,” the agency said in advice to consumers. “It may be printed on the package or on a sticker. If the label says ‘grown in Salinas’ (whether alone or with the name of another location), don’t eat it. Throw it away. If it isn’t labeled with a growing region, don’t eat it. Throw it away. If you don’t know whether a salad mix or wrap contains romaine, don’t eat it. Throw it away.”

The agency also said to wash and sanitize draws or shelves in refrigerators where suspected contaminated lettuce was stored.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Symptoms of E. coli usually set in two to eight days after consuming the contaminated food, and is usually diagnosed by testing a stool sample. Patients may experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting while others may develop a fever. Most recover within five to seven days, but others may become severe or even life-threatening. About 5 to 10 percent of people diagnosed with E. coli go on to develop HUS, which requires hospitalization.

Teen discovers spider living in ear after complaining of itchiness

A 15-year-old boy in China who was complaining of itchiness in his ear shocked his doctor after the health professional discovered a spider had found its way in.

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The boy, whose name was not revealed, wound up in the care of Dr. Mo Zhifeng at Boda Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital in East China, according to AsiaWire. Because of the way the spider was positioned, Zhifeng told the news outlet that the safest way to remove it was to kill it first.

The 15-year-old had been complaining of itchiness in his ear before his father took him to the doctor.

The 15-year-old had been complaining of itchiness in his ear before his father took him to the doctor.
(AsiaWire)

“We dripped vitamin A and D into his ear canal in order to drown the spider,” Zhifeng told AsiaWire. “It was much easier to remove it after it had died. Further examinations showed no significant damage to the boy’s ear. His eardrum and ear canal were both intact. Had we not dealt with it in time, the spider could’ve bitten his eardrum.”

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Zhifeng said it’s unclear how or why the spider wound up in his patient’s ear canal, but that others who find themselves in similar situations should always seek medical care and attempt to drown the bug rather than attempt to free it using a sharp object.

Zhifeng said because of where the spider was positioned, it was best to drown it before extracting it.

Zhifeng said because of where the spider was positioned, it was best to drown it before extracting it.
(AsiaWire)

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There are several ways a bug may enter a person’s ear canal, including during sleep or if the bug flies into the ear. Symptoms usually include discomfort, ear pain, and irritation. If the bug is still alive once inside the ear canal, patients may complain of a crawling or buzzing sensation, or even painful stinging depending on what type of bug has entered the ear, according to Medical News Today.

Boy, 4, takes first steps into preschool thanks to life-changing surgery, assistive device

A 4-year-old boy in the U.K. whose parents were told he would likely never walk broke into a big grin as he took his first steps with the help of an assistive device into his preschool.

Bleu Greenwood, who was born with a severe form of cerebral palsy, had undergone months of intensive therapy after his parents saved for a life-changing operation this summer, reported South West News Service, a British news agency.

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“It was so lovely and overwhelming to see because we never ever thought it would happen,” Rielle Chapple, the boy’s mother, told SWNS. “It just shows how determined he is and we are so proud of him.”

Bleu took his first steps with the help of an assistive device just months after undergoing a life-changing operation.

Bleu took his first steps with the help of an assistive device just months after undergoing a life-changing operation.
(SWNS)

Bleu, whose twin sibling died in utero, wasn’t diagnosed until 4 months old, but his mother knew something was wrong just hours after his birth.

“Then when he was 10 days old, he started having seizures,” she told SWNS. “By the time he got to 4 months he wasn’t hitting any milestones and that’s when we got the diagnosis.”

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Bleu’s case was classified as level 5, which according to CerebralPalsy.org means children will have severe head and trunk control limitations and require extensive use of assisted technology and physical assistance. Children with level 5 cerebral palsy will also be transported in a wheelchair.

Bleu, pictured with his mother, was never expected to walk after his diagnosis.

Bleu, pictured with his mother, was never expected to walk after his diagnosis.
(SWNS)

Because of the severity of his case, Chapple, and the boy’s father, Dale Greenwood, were told their son wouldn’t walk even with surgery, SWNS reported. But the pair refused to doubt their son.

Five months after his surgery, Chapple, Greenwood and Bleu’s classmates and teachers watched as he walked while strapped into his assistive device into Wigston Menphys Nursery School in Leicester.

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Surgeons remove 16-pound cyst-covered kidney from patient, plan to apply to Guinness World Records

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Surgeons in India removed what is believed to be the world’s largest kidney from a 56-year-old man who has a genetic disorder that causes numerous cysts to grow on the organ.

Doctors said they knew the organ would be large, but didn’t expect it to weigh a whopping 16 pounds, which is seven pounds heavier than the current world record holder, British news agency SWNS reported.

The team said they knew the kidney would be large, but did not expect it to weigh a whopping 16 pounds.

The team said they knew the kidney would be large, but did not expect it to weigh a whopping 16 pounds.
(SWNS)

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“While a normal human kidney weighs between 120-150g (approx.. 4.2-5.29 ounces), this kidney equaled the weight of two newborn human babies,” Dr. Sachin Kathuria, a urology consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, where the patient was operated on, told SWNS.

The team said they plan to submit it to Guinness World Records to unseat the current largest kidney ever removed.

The team said they plan to submit it to Guinness World Records to unseat the current largest kidney ever removed.
(SWNS)

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The patient had been diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), which is the most common inherited kidney disorder, according to Genetic and Rare Disease Information Center (GARD). Symptoms typically appear between 30 and 40 years old, but can begin years earlier, and may include pain in the back, sides and headache.

Patients may experience liver and pancreatic cysts, urinary tract infections, abnormal heart valves, high blood pressure, kidney stones, brain aneurysms or diverticulosis.

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Kathuria told SWNS that his patient’s surgery took two hours, and that the man is now on dialysis while waiting for a donor. He also said his team plans to apply for the new Guinness World Record, which is currently claimed by a surgical team in Dubai. The patient the Dubai team had treated had a 9.2-pound kidney removed after suffering from polycystic kidney disease, according to GuinnessWorldRecords.com.