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Federal health authorities are collaboratively investigating a recent outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 that has resulted in 25 illnesses across various states, as noted in an update from September 24, associated with FDA reference number 1421 and USDA-FSIS reference 2026-04. The exact food item linked to these illnesses remains unspecified, with officials categorizing it as unknown on official outbreak tracking tables while testing is ongoing. The FDA and USDA are jointly managing the inquiry, a protocol typically reserved for outbreaks that may involve both meat and non-meat products. Health officials anticipate further information as lab tests help pinpoint the origin.
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00:00Federal investigators are racing to solve a new E. coli outbreak, and right now they still don't know what's actually
00:06causing it.
00:06A joint update from federal food safety investigators shows 25 people have already been sickened by E. coli 0157H7 in
00:17an outbreak tracked under FDA reference number 1421 and USDA reference 2026S4.
00:24The product behind the illnesses is still listed as unknown on official outbreak tables.
00:29As laboratory testing continues around the clock nationwide, both the FDA and USDA are working the investigation together,
00:36a step usually reserved for outbreaks that could involve products crossing both meat and non-meat categories at once.
00:43Health officials say more details, including the likely source, are expected in the coming days as test results narrow down
00:50exactly where these illnesses first started.
00:53Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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