E. coli fears spur recall of 167,000 pounds of ground beef
Over 167,000 pounds of ground beef are being recalled by a Detroit meatpacker after being linked to E. coli illnesses in restaurant goers.
Nov 21, 2024
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Bacteria: News and Research on Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
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Q&A: How to avoid E. coli in your food
Federal and public health officials in multiple states are investigating an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Officials are determining ...
Oct 24, 2024
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Study on E. coli outbreak demonstrates increasing impact of climate change on public health and food security
A study published in Eurosurveillance to investigate an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157:H7 in the UK identified contaminated lettuce as the most likely source of the infection, and determined ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Refrigerate lettuce to reduce risk of E. coli contamination, researchers say
Leafy green vegetables are important sources of dietary fiber and nutrients, but they can harbor harmful pathogens. In particular, lettuce has often been involved in outbreaks of foodborne illness across the U.S. A new study ...
Feb 29, 2024
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Q&A: Expert discusses the damage E. coli can have on the body and the treatment options available to patients
E. coli is a well-known risk factor in food preparation and hygiene, but how does it cause damage in the body and how does an outbreak have the power to send hundreds to hospital, potentially with kidney damage?
Sep 18, 2023
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New assay accelerates E. coli testing process
A team led by Purdue University's Bruce Applegate has developed a new time-saving assay to detect an especially severe strain of E. coli in ground beef.
Mar 1, 2023
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Avoid summer E. coli infection with proper burger cooking
The summer cookout brings with it the risk of sickness from bacteria that can end up spoiling more than one meal. Cook hamburgers incorrectly, and you could end up with a case of E. coli.
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