USA – Apple Cider Outbreak Grows

Food Poisoning Bulletin

The food poisoning outbreak linked to apple cider consumed and sold at the Pike County Fall Color Drive in Illinois on October 17 and 18, 2015 has grown to include at least 70 people as of November 6, 2015. Adams and Pike County Health Departments are investigating the outbreak. Those sickened drank apple cider from vendors at several different locations during the event.

Officials aren’t sure if this outbreak is being caused by the Cryptosporidium parasite or E. coli bacteria.

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