The situation at Good Health Hospital has become a bitoverwhelming ever since the outbreak of E. coli in Ward 10 on thesecond floor. It appears that there are six (6) cases of thedisease. To better understand the situation communication with theCDC has revealed that this particular bacterium can be found inmany everyday items. The CDC recommends that investigation beginsin the hospital kitchens since E. coli can be transmitted viacontaminated vegetables as well as delicatessen meats such assalami and other cold cuts. The following table shows the number ofcases identified so far: