E. coli O157:H7 - Forest Ranch, CA - Fire Department Fundraiser
On September 6, 2008, 300-400 people attended a fund raiser for the volunteer fire department of Forest Ranch, CA. As of Sept 24, twenty four of the people who ate at the BBQ fundraiser have tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, including a 6-year-old girl who was airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. Health officials have linked the outbreak to tri-tip beef served at the event, but the source of the meat has not yet been released. Investigations are continuing.