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E. Coli Outbreak Sparks Major Safety Concerns

  • June 15, 2024

An E. coli outbreak at Lake Anna, in Virginia over Memorial Day weekend, left 20 visitors with stomach illnesses, five of whom developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a severe kidney condition, according to Virginia health officials. This incident highlights the need for caution and hygiene at recreational water sites.  Experts noted that bacteria, like E. coli, are common in untreated water due to stormwater runoff and animal waste. Since 2009, thousands have fallen ill from pathogens in...