Are petting zoos safe?
A 3-year-old girl has died from a rare illness after visiting a petting zoo in Victoria. She developed brain damage and kidney failure after spending weeks in intensive care.
Sep 3, 2026
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Bacteria: News and Research on Shiga-Toxigenic Escherichia coli
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Shiga-producing E. coli infections becoming more resistant to antibiotics, study finds
Resistance to antimicrobial agents is rising among human infections with Escherichia coli bacteria that produce the Shiga toxin, according to a study analyzing data from nearly 2,000 infections in the United States between ...
Jun 8, 2026
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Daily blood tests helped curb E. coli complications in Calgary's 2023 outbreak
Research conducted by University of Calgary scientists informed patient care when hundreds of children became sick from exposure to a severe strain of E. coli. Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is a bacterium ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef recalled for possible E. coli
Nearly 3,000 pounds of raw ground beef sold in six states is being recalled after testing found possible contamination with E. coli O26, federal food safety officials said.
Jan 6, 2026
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Twin sisters cheese recall linked to E. coli infections
Several raw milk cheeses from a Washington creamery are being recalled after links to E. coli infections in two states.
Nov 24, 2025
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An important step forward in developing new treatment for E. coli infections
Scientists have taken an important step toward the development of a potential new treatment for treating Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), the notorious bug associated with severe food poisoning.
Apr 1, 2025
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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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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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UK health officials say 1 person has died from an E. coli outbreak blamed on lettuce in sandwiches
One person died from an E. coli outbreak that sickened at least 275 people in the United Kingdom during the past month, health officials said Thursday.
Jun 27, 2024
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