Oregon, Washington Health Officials Issue E-Coli Warning on Ground Beef - Salem-News.Com

Oregon, Washington Health Officials Issue E-Coli Warning on Ground Beef - Salem-News.Com: "'If you have any low-fat hamburger in your freezer, check the label for the brand name and the SELL BY date. If it meets the description, be safe and throw it out,' said Dr. Keene. E. coli O157 can cause mild to severe intestinal illness, including severe cramps and diarrhea that is often bloody. Some patients develop complications that require hospitalization. A few patients, especially young children and the elderly, may suffer serious and potentially fatal kidney damage."