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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Yes! You Can Protect Yourself During an E. coli Outbreak
May 13, 2018
The United States is in the middle of a serious E. coli outbreak linked to one of the most common forms of leafy greens we all eat. It is amazing and unreal how far and fast this contamination has spread. Just a… read more
The Romaine E. Coli Outbreak – In a Nutshell
May 12, 2018
E. coli is one of the deadliest forms of food poisoning. Once contracted, it can cause kidney failure, seizures, and even breathing problems. Swallowing a small amount of E. coli, even just a bite, can lead to a severe bacterial infection…. read more
E. coli Threat Not Over. Case Count Rises to 121, 1 Death.
May 3, 2018
The E. coli threat seems far from over with investigators searching for answers. In a matter of days, an additional 23 more reports of illness and 10 states were added to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) case… read more
E. coli Spreads Across the States, CDC Reports 120 Ill and 1 Dead
May 3, 2018
Put the Romaine Lettuce down before somebody gets hurt. The E. coli toll linked to every Cesar salad lover’s favorite leafy green has jumped in numbers as well as states, meaning this outbreak is a nationwide problem that concerns all veggie-lovers…. read more
“Lettuce” Tell you about Hydroponics and E. coli
May 1, 2018
For those worried about their salads due to the current nationwide (and previously international) outbreaks of E. coli O157 linked to romaine lettuce and “leafy greens,” there may be a hero waiting in the wings. Maybe we have a solution to this… read more
More Information Emerges in E. coli Romaine Outbreak. One Farm Identified, More Answers Needed.
April 30, 2018
Finally! We have answers! Unfortunately, we still do not have all of the answers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with affected state and local health department partners are investigating… read more
E. coli in Romaine – Outbreak Continues to Grow
April 29, 2018
Unless you have been living under a rock or have been completely out of touch with civilization, chances are you have heard about the romaine lettuce situation at least once this week. Every day, the Centers for Disease Control and… read more
Romaine Lettuce linked E. coli Outbreak Update. Growing Regions Deciphered.
April 24, 2018
New information is emerging that has changed the direction of the E. coli outbreak that is associated with romaine lettuce. At first, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued guidance to avoid bagged, chopped romaine lettuce. Patient interviews indicated that most of… read more
The E. coli Woes: Yet Another Bout with Romaine Lettuce
April 19, 2018
The bacterium E. coli has surely been making its rounds in some of our favorite restaurants: Chiptole, McDonalds, KFC, Wendy’s, Sizzler Restaurants, as well as others. This recent outbreak has involved Panera, where many of us purchase sandwiches and salads. The… read more
April 19, 2018
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