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E. coli confirmed as cause of Oklahoma disease outbreak

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has now confirmed that E. coli is to blame for the recent disease outbreak in northeast Oklahoma that has caused one death and 41 hospitalizations.
In today’s news release, state epidemiologist Kristy Bradley said “Our laboratory results indicate that we are dealing with an unusual type of E. coli that [...]

Update on suspected Oklahoma E. coli outbreak

My home town of Locust Grove is currently in crisis due to Sunday’s death of Pryor resident Chad Ingle and the severe illnesses of approximately forty other individuals in recent days. The Oklahoma Department of Health suspects but has not confirmed an E. coli outbreak. In its latest public advisory, the state Health Department confirmed [...]

Oklahoma E. coli Outbreak May Be Linked to Locust Grove Restaurant

I grew up in the small town of Locust Grove where my parents owned a old-fashioned variety store known as Nunley Sundries which was located next to the bank on Main Street. Nowadays when I find myself back in Locust Grove, I enjoy eating at the Country Cottage restaurant, known far and wide for delicious [...]