In the interest of free and open discussion, Ohio State University types are being particularly tight-lipped about a possible E. coli outbreak, and possible links to an outbreak in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Aren’t there a bunch of E. coli experts at both places?

I get that in the absence of information, it’s not a good idea to speculate. But these folks, based on their public writings, seem to know more than they are letting on.

And that puts others at risk.

Columbus Public Health is actively investigating an outbreak of food-related illness, caused by E. coli. Five cases of E.coli non – O157 have been reported to Public Health, two of which have been confirmed as a match to cases in a Michigan outbreak.

“We are currently working with all identified cases to collect the information we need,” says Dr. Mysheika LeMaile-Williams, Medical Director for the City of Columbus, “and we are actively doing everything we can to identify the source of infection.”

Those students got sick in mid-April.