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In some cases, people became severely ill with hemolytic uremic syndrome — or kidney failure.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

Of the 10 people taken to hospital, one person developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can cause kidney failure.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024

One potential complication is hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, which can occur when red blood cell and platelet levels drop.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

According to Britain’s health service, a small number of people can also develop hemolytic uraemic syndrome which can sometimes lead to kidney failure and death.

From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2024

This hemolytic action is so powerful that it is exerted upon the red cells of ox blood even in a dilution of 1:125,000.

From Food Poisoning by Jordan, Edwin Oakes