Almost 50 new cases of the infection reported in Texas . `` To decrease the risk of eating fresh produce it is important to thoroughly rinse your fruits and vegetables several times , '' said Dr. Christopher Perkins , the Texas department 's medical director said in a statement . Illness is caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with bacteria . The cause of the infection is unknown .
Almost 50 new cases of the infection reported in Texas . Illness is caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with bacteria . The cause of the infection is unknown .