During the first week of May, an outbreak of E. Coli in romaine lettuce has lead many Americans to entirely avoid the food. So far, one person in California has died from this, and it has expanded to half of the U.S. states. California has had the most cases, with 24 people, followed by Pennsylvania and Idaho. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said an additional 23 cases were reported, making the total 121 cases. The possible source of the outbreak is the Yuma, Arizona region. Illnesses at a prison in Alaska was linked to whole-head romaine from Yuma-based Harrison Farms. However, the rest of the cases were not tied to Harrison Farms. The bacteria have hospitalized 52 people, including 14 who have suffered a type of kidney failure. The E. Coli that is currently spreading is a specific toxin called Shiga. People get sick within 2-8 days after eating the infected lettuce. The symptoms are diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting, and could potentially lead to kidney failure, although it is rare. To avoid getting this E. Coli infection, one should stay away from romaine lettuce unless it is certain that it did not come from the Yuma region, wash your hands thoroughly, fully cook meat, wash fruits and vegetables, and stay away from raw milk. If one should get sick, they should write down what they have eaten and contact a doctor immediately.