A 14th victim of E. coli outbreak is reported
Another E. coli infection linked to the Foothill Ranch Souplantation has been reported, bringing the total to 14, health officials said Tuesday.
The latest victim, an adult, ate at the restaurant March 23, said Howard Sutter, a spokesman for the Orange County Health Care Agency. Though the person developed symptoms, he said, no hospitalization was required.
The outbreak of bacterial infections -- which now has affected 13 customers and one employee -- began this month when customers who had eaten at the restaurant on March 23 and 24 began getting sick.
On Tuesday, the restaurant remained closed pending the results of further investigation. Health officials said they had not yet identified the source of the infection.
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