E. coli

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

The Arkansas Department of Health is investigating an E. coli outbreak at McClard’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Several…

1 week ago

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

Raw milk in Florida can only be sold for “non-human consumption.” It is still available on the market as “pet…

2 months ago

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

Last summer’s ground beef E. coli outbreak is a stark reminder that despite how far we have come in ground…

4 months ago

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

A colorectal cancer epidemic among young adults may have a common source. One that is decades in the making. Scientists…

4 months ago

Links Between Watering Your Garden & E. coli

We work so hard to ensure our gardens produce a plentiful crop. Usually hoping for enough to feed our family,…

4 months ago

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

Shiga is the infamous E. coli toxin produced by certain E. coli strains. But it seems that it isn’t the…

4 months ago

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

Treatment for E. coli infections can sometimes cause more harm than good when it comes to toxin-producing germs. For this…

4 months ago

Can I Get E. coli from Fish Caught in Contaminated Water?

Can you get E. coli from fish caught from contaminated water? That’s a good question, right. Regulatory agencies in most…

5 months ago

E. coli & Breastfeeding

Something that many new or even experienced mothers forget is that what goes into their bodies can often be transferred…

6 months ago

Despite the FDA Announcing the McDonald’s Outbreak Investigation is Closed More Lawsuits May Be Filed

Early December, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the McDonald’s outbreak investigation is closed and has since…

9 months ago