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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
November 18, 2024
Various food safety related websites and news articles have indicated that the FDA has not been able to definitively link Taylor Farms Onions to the recent E. coli outbreak associated with fast food restaurants. But what exactly does that mean?… read more
Rockwood Summit E. coli Lawsuit
November 15, 2024
How Common Are E. coli Outbreaks Caused By Sick Food Workers in the United States?
November 3, 2024
How common are E. coli outbreaks caused by sick food workers in the United States? When sick food workers report to work, the risk of spreading foodborne illness increases. As more and more reports of food poisoning associated with restaurant… read more
McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Beef Not Linked to E. coli Outbreak
October 28, 2024
After a major scare with the infamous McDonald’s Quarter Pounder and a recent outbreak of E. coli it has been confirmed that it was indeed not the beef that caused the outbreak, but instead the slivered onions. In a recently… read more
October 22, 2024
McDonalds E. coli Outbreak, 49 Sick and 1 Death
October 22, 2024
Today a new outbreak has been announced by the CDC linked to the ever-popular fast food chain, McDonalds. So far, 49 people are sick in 10 states, and one person has died. Here is everything we know about this McDonalds… read more
October 22, 2024
E. coli, or Escherichia coli, is a bacterium commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. While most strains are harmless and even beneficial for digestion, certain types, such as E. coli O157:H7, can cause severe foodborne illness. Understanding… read more
FDA Announces New Outbreak. Could There Be E. coli In Spinach Again?
September 4, 2024
Could we see another outbreak of E. coli in spinach this year? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new E. coli outbreak this week. While many FDA investigated outbreaks are never linked back to a specific food… read more
Public Health Officials Announce Uptick of E. coli in Josephine County
September 4, 2024
Last week, public health officials announced an uptick in local cases of E. coli in Josephine County Oregon. Little information is available, but the issue is serious enough to issue a public alert to help residents stay safe while they… read more
History of E. coli in Ground Beef
August 9, 2024
With a recent outbreak associated with E. coli in ground beef and several recent recalls, it is a good time to explore the connection between E. coli and ground beef and uncover the long history between the pathogen and food…. read more