The CDC is reporting several cases of E. coli O157:H7 most likely stemming from contaminated frozen pizza.
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General mills is recalling several versions of Totino's and Jeno's frozen pizza. According to the CDC, it seems that eating one of these frozen pizzas with pepperoni was a common factor in all of the identified cases of E. coli.
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E. coli 0157:H7 usually causes severe bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Most folks recover fully in 5-10 days, but the diarrhea can lead to dehydration and E. coli infections can even result in kidney failure.
Young children and the elderly are at greater risk for complications from the disease. If you think you may have been infected, contact your doctor or public health department immediately.
Each package of affected pizza bears the establishment number "EST. 7750" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a "best if used by" date on or before "02 APR 08 WS." If you find any of the affected products in your freezer, you should throw them out.
