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Negative Test Result Does Not Get Andre’s Catering Off the Hook in St. Louis E. coli Outbreak

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 27, 2024

A negative test result on lettuce samples does not get Andre’s catering off the hook in the St. Louis E. coli outbreak that has sickened over 100 people, says Department of Health. Despite the samples obtained from unopened packages of… read more

New Study on E. Coli and Climate Change Highlights Impact on Foodborne Outbreaks

E. coli,Our Blog | November 24, 2024

A new study on E. coli and climate change highlights the impacts the problem has on foodborne outbreaks. Specifically, the most scary of E. coli bacterial strain. Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 or STEC O157:H7. Why is this important? Increased… read more

E. coli Outbreak Linked to Wolverine Packing Co. Ground Beef Sickens At Least 15, Over 100 Product Labels Recalled

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 21, 2024

A recall for Wolverine Packing Co. ground beef products was announced on November 20, 2024 after at least 15 people fell sick with E. coli bacterial infections related to consuming it. We may see other cases associated with this outbreak,… read more

FDA Warns Consumers of E. coli in Organic Carrots

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 20, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finds E. coli in organic carrots as the source of a recent and ongoing outbreak of E. coli O121:H19. Consumers and retailers are urged to “no eat or serve multiple brands of recalled… read more

The FDA Has Not Been Able to Definitively Link Taylor Farms Onions to the Recent E. coli Outbreak Associated with McDonald’s. What Does That Mean?

Our Blog | 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

How Common Are E. coli Outbreaks Caused By Sick Food Workers in the United States?

E. coli,Our Blog | 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

McDonalds E. coli Outbreak, 49 Sick and 1 Death

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | 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

FDA Announces New Outbreak. Could There Be E. coli In Spinach Again?

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | 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

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | 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

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | 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