An outbreak of bacteria in a number of states.. The reason is a product that most Americans eat for breakfast

No doubt you've heard that "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" dozens of times before, but health authorities say that this morning meal may be the most dangerous for your health based on what it contains.

A staple in breakfast has been identified as a source of dangerous bacteria outbreaks in several US states, and experts say you should stop eating this product immediately.

A popular type of yoghurt has been withdrawn from the market

The writer Sarah Crowe said in her report published by the American "Best Life" magazine, that the Washington State Department of Health announced on May 12 that the outbreak of Escherichia coli in a number of Washington counties is attributed to the consumption of yogurt produced by the "Pure Air" company, which sells Also its products are under the "BCC Community Market" brand.

Pure Air has since issued a recall notice due to E. coli contamination, while the Washington State Department of Health has announced that BCC Community Market yogurt has also been removed from stores.

As of June 23, 17 E. coli cases and 10 hospitalizations were recorded, but there were no deaths associated with the consumption of contaminated yogurt.

If you have this yogurt at home, don't eat it

While Pure Air announced that the Washington Department of Health randomly tested 12 samples of its products and described them as "free of E. coli contamination," the Department of Health still cautions against consuming the company's products.

The Washington Department of Health states, "Anyone who has BCC Community Market or Pure Air brand yogurt at home should not eat it and throw it away."

coli can cause serious health problems

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most E. coli infections dissipate within a week, and symptoms, which include mild fever, severe stomach cramps and diarrhea, usually begin within 10 days of exposure to E. coli.

However, E. coli can cause more severe symptoms, including high fever, bloody diarrhea and severe vomiting that causes dehydration, all of which require medical attention.

Approximately 5 to 10 percent of individuals who become infected with E. coli later develop HUS, which can be fatal.

It is reported that 4 people exposed to E. coli through yoghurt pulled from the market have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome so far.

If you experience decreased frequency of urination, pale face and eyelids, or extreme tiredness after possible exposure to E. coli, contact your medical care provider, as these may all be symptoms of HUS.

Spread of the disease to other states

The author explained that since the initial outbreak in Washington, 3 E. coli infections associated with contaminated yogurt have been discovered in Yavapai County, Arizona.

The Washington Department of Health states that the cases in Arizona are secondary infections. At least two of these cases are linked to close contact between a Washington resident who ate contaminated yogurt and became ill before going to Arizona, and people in Arizona who did not eat yogurt. The investigation of the outbreak of Escherichia coli is still ongoing.