Marcho Farms Inc., in Souderton, PA, has recalled 5,620 pounds of boneless veal, ground veal, and beef and pork products that may be adulterated with non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O111, according to the U.S.
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13 E. Coli Illnesses in California Linked to Recalled Apple Juice
As of Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, there were 13 confirmed cases of E. coli O111 infection being linked to unpasteurized apple juice from High Hill Ranch near Placerville, CA. An investigation by state and county
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Green Cabbage Likely Caused Minnesota’s Recent E. Coli O111 Outbreak
The 15 cases of E. coli O111 reported in Minnesota this summer were probably linked to green whole head cabbage, says the state’s health department. Health officials’ routine monitoring identified the cases of illness associated
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Applebee’s Changes Suppliers in Minnesota as E. coli Investigation Continues
Following reports that its franchise locations in Minnesota may be connected to an outbreak of E. coli O111, the Applebee’s restaurant chain announced Thursday that it has “changed suppliers” in the state. When asked by
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Minnesota E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Applebee’s Reportedly Expands
The investigation into the E. coli O111 outbreak that has sickened at least 13 people in Minnesota has reportedly expanded with two cases in two other unnamed states, according to communications between NBC News reporter
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E. Coli O111 Outbreak Under Investigation in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating 13 cases of E. coli O111 in the state, which they believe have been caused by a “widely distributed food item.” Seven of the 13 cases reported eating
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UPDATE: Multiple E. Coli Strains Prompt Beef Recall
The product was distributed to certain Brookshire Food Stores, Krogers and Walmarts in Louisiana and Texas, as well as certain Super 1 Foods Stores in Louisiana and Market Latina and Super 1 Foods Stores in
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Japan Cracks Down on Raw Meat Dishes
Following an outbreak of E. coli O111 in April and May that took the life of two children and two adults, and sickened at least 56, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has imposed
Four Deaths in E. coli O111 Outbreak in Japan
An outbreak of E. coli O111 in central Japan has killed two children and two adults and sickened at least 56 other people, according to news reports this week.
The infections have been linked to
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Study: HUS Rate in OK E. coli O111 Outbreak High
The hemolytic uremic syndrome rate seen in two years ago in Oklahoma’s outbreak of E. coli O111:NM was comparable to that typically seen in E. coli O157:H7-related outbreaks, according to a new study reported the
Non-O157:H7 STEC Outbreaks Discovered
On cue with recent discussions regarding the regulation of non-O157:H7 strains of E. coli, two outbreaks of non-O157 shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) strains have just emerged.
Michigan and Ohio are currently investigating at least
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