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

A High Fiber Diet Could Be the Solution to Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer

Our Blog | June 1, 2025

Experts say that a high fiber diet may be able to offset some of the risk associated with colon cancer. That is good news to hear, considering recent headlines have been screaming the fact that childhood exposure to E. coli… 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

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

E. coli,Our Blog | May 2, 2025

Can you get E. coli from fish caught from contaminated water? That’s a good question, right. Regulatory agencies in most jurisdictions keep tabs on coliforms and contaminants in waters used for fishing. But what about ponds and lakes in unregulated… read more

E. coli & Breastfeeding

E. coli,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 12, 2025

Something that many new or even experienced mothers forget is that what goes into their bodies can often be transferred to a baby through breastmilk. E. coli & breastfeeding a baby is something that deserves to be looked into. Recently,… read more