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New Strain of E. coli Discovered
E. coli,Our Blog | August 24, 2023
You may have noticed quite a few reports of foodborne illness linked to the Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria over the past few years. Recent information indicates that a new strain of E. coli could be responsible for those illnesses…. read more
Potential Portillo’s Ecoli Outbreak
E. coli,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 8, 2021
The Chicago Tribune reported this last week that the Illinois Department of Public Health is looking into whether a recent E. coli outbreak is linked to a Portillo’s in Glendale Heights. Here is everything we know about this Potential Portillo’s… read more
Ground Beef Ecoli Recall – This Time 40,000 Pounds Worth
E. coli,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 14, 2020
Guess what? There is yet another Ground Beef Ecoli Recall in the news today. This time, Lakeside Refrigerated Services is the implicated company. USDA noted that the problem was discovered during routine FSIS testing. There have been no confirmed reports… read more
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant Ecoli Outbreak
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 5, 2019
In what appears to be a pretty quiet announcement, Minnesota Department of Health’s Information and Communications Officer Doug Schultz, Information and Communications Officer confirmed this week that the agency is investigating an Ecoli outbreak linked to an Andover Mexican restaurant…. read more
Minnesota State Fair Ecoli Outbreak
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 17, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has announced the source of an Ecoli outbreak that has left 11 sick – 6 of which have been hospitalized and one who has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome. Those who are ill have reported… read more
2-Year-Old Boy Dies in E coli Outbreak Linked to San Diego County Fair
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 29, 2019
The San Diego County Fair has closed its petting zoo. Four children have been diagnosed with E. coli infections. Earlier this month, each of the children came into contact with animals at the San Diego County Fair. The County of… read more
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 23, 2019
We hear time and time again the dangers of visiting petting zoos especially when proper handwashing is neglected. This time it occurred in St. Louis at a petting zoo called Grant’s Farm. Here is everything you need to know about… read more
ALDI Bakers Corner Flour Ecoli O26 Outbreak
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 26, 2019
Imagine my dismay when learning that Aldi Baker’s Corner Flour has been linked to an Ecoli O26 outbreak. A product that is a staple in our home and is so reasonably priced that we often stock up for our cooking… read more
Bakers Corner Flour Ecoli Outbreak
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 24, 2019
Bakers beware. There’s yet another outbreak of Ecoli linked to flour – this time there’s an Bakers Corner Flour Ecoli Outbreak. So grab a pen and get ready to check your pantries. There’s an Ecoli O26 outbreak and a recall…. read more