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Dungeness Valley Creamery Likely Source in Raw Milk E. coli Outbreak
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | July 7, 2026
At least four people have been infected with the same strain of the deadly E. coli bacteria. What do they all have in common? Raw milk. Specifically, a connection to Dungeness Valley Creamery raw milk. Let’s discuss the differences between… read more
Check Your Freezers for E. coli in Frozen Blueberries!
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 7, 2026
If you shop at Publix you need to check your freezer for E. coli in frozen blueberries. An outbreak and subsequent recall have been announced after illnesses in Florida were traced back to frozen blueberries sold at the national grocery… read more
Avoiding Salmonella & E. coli by Not Eating These Foods
E. coli,Food Safety,Our Blog,Salmonella | June 29, 2026
Knowledge is power when it comes to avoiding certain food borne illnesses. Today we look at things that a microbiologist avoids eating to in turn avoid Salmonella and E. coli. Primrose Freestone is an Associate Professor in Clinical Microbiology at… read more
Could E. coli Be a Hidden Pandemic? New Research Shows These Bacteria Spread Faster Than Viruses.
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 21, 2026
Dangerous E. coli bacteria could be the hidden pandemic the world has overlooked. New research indicates that these germs could be as fast moving through populations as Swine Flu and other pandemics. Even worse, some of these bacterial strains are… read more
Centennial Park Aquatic Center Temporarily Closed Due to Possible E. coli Exposure, Reopens Today
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 2, 2026
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in Orland Park, Illinois reopened today after a temporary closure. The closure was due to a possible E. coli exposure. So far, an employee has tested positive for E. coli, which prompted the closure. Another… read more
What Are the Most Dangerous Foods to Prepare and Eat?
E. coli | May 28, 2026
The most dangerous foods to prepare and eat are those commonly linked to serious foodborne illness outbreaks.Raw and Undercooked PoultryRaw chicken and turkey are among the highest-risk foods because they commonly carry bacteria such as salmonella and campylobacter infections. The risk increases when:Poultry is undercooked.Raw juices contaminate surfaces or other foods.Food handlers fail to wash…
California Department of Public Health Investigates E. coli Outbreak at The Kebab Shop
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 26, 2026
The California Department of Public Health investigated an E. coli outbreak at the Kebab Shop, which led to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) public health alert for certain beef kofta products. Several people in… read more
Sick from Ground Beef? USDA E. coli Outbreak Investigation Underway!
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 21, 2026
A USDA E. coli Outbreak investigation was announced yesterday. Ground beef is the suspected food source. Have you recently fallen sick after eating ground beef? If so, this is an investigation you are going to want to follow! How common… read more
What Foods Are Commonly Associated With E. Coli?
E. coli | May 21, 2026
E. coli infection is commonly associated with undercooked beef, leafy greens, raw milk, and contaminated produce. Most serious infections involve Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), particularly E. coli O157:H7, which can cause severe stomach illness and life-threatening complications.Ground Beef and Undercooked BeefGround beef is one of the foods most frequently linked to E. coli outbreaks….