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

E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 2, 2025

Last summer’s ground beef E. coli outbreak is a stark reminder that despite how far we have come in ground beef safety, we have yet further to go. Ground Beef E. coli Outbreak A ground beef E. coli outbreak hit… read more

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

E. coli,Our Blog | June 2, 2025

A colorectal cancer epidemic among young adults may have a common source. One that is decades in the making. Scientists have pinpointed a type of bacterial toxin known as colibactin as the culprit. This was the subject of a University… 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

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

A New Salmonella Outbreak Joins Several Others on the FDA’s Active Investigation Table

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | February 18, 2025

A new Salmonella outbreak has joined the FDA’s current active investigation table. And it is not alone. In addition to three other active outbreak investigations, an E. coli outbreak that has been on the books since October has finally closed…. read more