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Yogurt E. coli Outbreak Sickens 11 Kids
July 1, 2021
An outbreak of E. coli, which is believed to have started in early March, now includes 11 confirmed cases, including six children under the age of 10. The ongoing investigation by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has identified… read more
Several Maquoketa Iowa Children Have E. coli – Source a Mystery
June 10, 2021
Several news outlets out of Maquoketa, Iowa are reporting severe E. coli illnesses in children – some of which have developed a rare, life-threatening complication. Some of these children have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, which can lead to… read more
May 27, 2021
Escherichia coli (abbreviated as E. coli) bacteria can be found in the intestines of animals and humans. Most strains of E. coli are harmless and are part of a healthy intestinal tract. However, some strains cause illnesses that can be… read more
Officials Warn of E. coli Maine Deli Exposure
May 21, 2021
In the press release, the Maine CDC stated that an infected worker at Morse’s Sauerkraut handled deli food while infectious from April 1 through May 13. They state that people who purchased food from the deli in this E. coli… read more
Seattle E. coli Outbreak, 7 Children Sick (Updated)
May 5, 2021
Just today, King County announced a Seattle E. coli Outbreak. Public Health is investigating a new cluster of seven children infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (also known as STEC) in King County. All cases are currently under 14 years… read more
Mystery E. coli Outbreak – Leafy Greens Again to Blame?
February 10, 2021
On February 2nd of this year, the CDC announced an ongoing investigation of a mystery outbreak of E. coli resulting in 16 illnesses, and 5 hospitalizations spread across 5 states. Approximately 265,000 people are infected with E. coli every year,… read more
September 30, 2020
Approximately 265,000 people suffer from STEC infections each year, the most common pathotype of E.Coli that is often in the news in relation to foodborne outbreaks. Victims who suffer from E. Coli poisoning, whether it is contracted through contaminated food… read more
May 30, 2020
Coming under fire in the past few years have been E. coli outbreaks and where they originated. Officials have been trying to get to the bottom of these outbreaks, sometimes with little information at the end. How this keeps happening… read more
Is K2D Foods dba Colorado Premium Foods the Source of the Multistate E. coli O103 Outbreak?
April 24, 2019
Late yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the Ecoli O103 outbreak that has rocked the nation has expanded to 156 people with confirmed illnesses with the outbreak strain of E. coli O103 in 10 states. Of… read more
Corn-mazes and Petting Farms Spread E. Coli to You and Your Kids: What You Can Do About it
October 30, 2018
With Fall almost over, we can play Monday morning quarterback and take a look at what not to do next year. We’re still in the RedZone of this season, and this play will get you a goal if you practice… read more