E Coli Sickens Several Moultrie Residents

Several Moultrie residents have been infected with a harmful strain E. Coli 0157h7, according to local health officials.

The common link in all the cases is the consumption of meat supplied by Nebraska Beef limited. The company has recalled five million pounds of beef because of suspected e coli contamination. Attorney Bill Marler is suing the company, and he says he expects even more recalls to be issued across the country as a result of the outbreak in Georgia.

"Retail outlets, whether it be Kroger or whomever, has an obligation to pull that product. "

Officials from Kroger and Nebraska Beef are not commenting. The bacteria can cause death, and also shut down kidney functions.

More information on the recall can be found by clicking here.

Seven Sick From Tainted Tomatoes

Health officials say seven Georgia residents have become ill in a nationwide outbreak of tomato-associated salmonella. Six of the cases were in the Atlanta area and one in northeast Georgia.Across the country, 228 illnesses in 23 states have been linked to the tainted tomatoes. Georgia was one of six states to join the list on Thursday.