An E. coli O157 outbreak that began in August has now sickened more than 20 people, including the first fatality reported in a 3-year-old girl from Tokyo.
According to Japanese media, the child consumed a tainted dish (fried shrimp and bamboo shoots) from the Rokku branch of the deli chain “Delicious” in the Gunma prefectural capital of Maebashi.
More than 20 people were infected after eating potato salad, marinade and other products purchased at delicatessens run by Fresh Corp. based in Ota, Gunma Prefecture. They suffered symptoms such as stomach aches. In addition to the girl, 10 other people were infected with E. coli after eating food bought at the Maebashi store on in August, according to the city government.
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