The Dalles Chronicle in Oregon is reporting E. coli O157 has been implicated in the deaths of two The Dalles residents this past week.


The deaths appear to be confined to one household and are not linked to any known outbreak, according to a press release issued Friday by Teri Thalhofer, director of the North Central Public Health District.


“We extend our deepest sympathies to the family,” Thalhofer said.

For more information, contact North Central Public Health District at (541) 506-2600.