DeLauro Statement on CDC E. coli Outbreak Update

WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today released the following statement regarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) update on the ongoing E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce grown in the Yuma, Arizona region.

"I welcome the CDC's update this afternoon on the status of the ongoing E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona region, as well as their clarification regarding advice to consumers. Nevertheless, it is crucial that CDC identify the source of this outbreak as quickly as possible to stem increased illnesses and prevent future outbreaks."

Yesterday, DeLauro sent a letter to CDC Director Robert Redfield, M.D., and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., telling them to clarify consumer advice related to the E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce—which has resulted in 53 infections across 16 states. A copy of the full letter can be found here.