MINNEAPOLIS — Eleven recent cases of E. coli in Minnesota have been linked to burgers eaten at Red Cow and Hen House.
The Minnesota Department of Health says they’ve identified 10 cases in people who had eaten burgers at Red Cow restaurants in Hennepin, Ramsey and Olmsted Counties. One person infected reported dining at Hen House Eatery in downtown Minneapolis.
The ground beef was also distributed to other establishments, according to the department, so additional cases could be identified.
In a statement Friday, Red Cow said they were told by health officials that the bacteria is potentially traced to a Wolverine ground beef product sourced through US Foods, and there are around 61 other restaurants that purchased it.
Health officials say the people infected had meals at the restaurants between Oct. 31 and Nov. 7, and their ages range from nine to 70 years old.
Anyone who ate a burger at a restaurant since Oct. 31 and developed diarrhea is urged to contact their health care provider.