The fast food chain removed lettuce from sandwiches in some locations, but said the lettuce in their salads was not related.
At this time, the CDC said investigators are still working to confirm if romaine lettuce is the source of the current outbreak as well as if the lettuce used by Wendy’s in its sandwiches was also sold at other businesses.
At this time, the agency is not advising consumers to avoid eating at Wendy’s or consuming romaine lettuce. E. coli, short for Escherichia coli, is bacteria typically found in the intestines of animals and people. While most E. coli are not harmful, thethat some can cause illness when transmitted through water or food that has been contaminated or by contact with animals or people.
The CDC reports that symptoms of the Shiga toxin-producing E. coli , the most common of the six strains, will begin three to four days after consuming the bacteria and include severe vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, which is sometimes bloody. Individuals are expected to recover without treatment after five to seven days, however, some may also develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome and require hospitalization.
If you are experiencing any symptoms, the CDC recommends contacting your healthcare provider. For those who experience symptoms of infection, it is recommended to write down what you ate the week before you fell ill and report the illness to a
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