E. coli

Twin Sisters Creamery Raw Milk Cheese Linked to At Least Three Illnesses

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | October 26, 2025

Twin Sisters Creamery is at the heart of a multi-state E. coli outbreak. Aged, raw milk cheese has been identified as the source. At least three illnesses across Oregon and Washington have been reported. Others may be coming soon as… read more

Could We See Another Outbreak of E. coli in Spinach?

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 21, 2025

E. coli in spinach. Sound familiar? Several Escherichia coli O157:H7 strain outbreaks have been linked to this healthy leafy green over the years. In fact, a recurrent strain has plagued the country for nearly 10 years. How do you get… read more

FDA Quietly Closes Deadly E. coli Outbreak Investigation, Report Highly Redacted

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 30, 2025

An E. coli outbreak investigation that has been ongoing since April was quietly closed in August. Despite nearly a dozen cases, several severe illnesses, and one death, the investigation did not uncover a food source. The information obtained from the… read more

E. coli Outbreak at McClard’s Bar-B-Q Sickens Multiple People Labor Day Weekend

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 9, 2025

The Arkansas Department of Health is investigating an E. coli outbreak at McClard’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Several reports of possible E. coli infections have been reported to the Department from customers who ate at the restaurant leading… read more

Raw Milk in Florida Sickens At Least 21, Including 6 Children

Campylobacter,E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | August 5, 2025

Raw milk in Florida can only be sold for “non-human consumption.” It is still available on the market as “pet or animal food,” though. Making the potentially risk product available to the public, but without significant oversight. Despite reports of… read more

A Look Back at Last Summer’s Ground Beef E. coli Outbreak

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 2, 2025

Last summer’s ground beef E. coli outbreak is a stark reminder that despite how far we have come in ground beef safety, we have yet further to go. Ground Beef E. coli Outbreak A ground beef E. coli outbreak hit… read more

Could Childhood E. coli Infections Increase Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Younger Adults?

E. coli,Our Blog | June 2, 2025

A colorectal cancer epidemic among young adults may have a common source. One that is decades in the making. Scientists have pinpointed a type of bacterial toxin known as colibactin as the culprit. This was the subject of a University… read more

Links Between Watering Your Garden & E. coli

E. coli,Our Blog | May 19, 2025

We work so hard to ensure our gardens produce a plentiful crop. Usually hoping for enough to feed our family, friends and sometimes extras to process for the winter months when fresh food just seems to taste so good and… read more

There is a New E. coli Toxin in Town, and It Could Be Worse than STEC!

E. coli,Our Blog | May 18, 2025

Shiga is the infamous E. coli toxin produced by certain E. coli strains. But it seems that it isn’t the only E. coli toxin we should be worried about. I’m talking about EspC. While EspC doesn’t have the same ring… read more

Scottish Scientists Find Novel Treatment for E. coli Infections That May Reduce Risk of Kidney Damage

E. coli,Our Blog | May 8, 2025

Treatment for E. coli infections can sometimes cause more harm than good when it comes to toxin-producing germs. For this reason, unless illness is severe, antibiotic treatment is often avoided. A group of Scottish scientists may have a solution to… read more