Researchers have looked at patterns in sporadic Shiga toxin–producing E. coli (STEC) infections in Ireland.
The Republic of Ireland often reports the highest annual incidence rates of STEC in the European Union. There is a
Continue Reading Studies shine light on Irish E. coli infections, parasites in Peru
Researchers have described an outbreak and ongoing transmission of a strain of E. coli O157 in England and Scotland in 2019.
Investigators concluded the source of infection was likely Scottish cattle and the outbreak strain
Continue Reading Study details second peak after initial E. coli infections
Two confirmed cases of E. coli O157 infection have been linked to a farm in England.
Acton Scott Historic Working Farm in Shropshire temporarily closed this past week to take precautionary measures to reduce the
Continue Reading Two E. coli infections linked to English farm
A survey on ground beef in Scotland has found low levels of Campylobacter, Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
The work, funded by Food Standards Scotland, was done in 2019 with 1,009 samples of
Continue Reading Scottish survey finds low contamination in ground beef
The Food Standards Agency’s chief scientific advisor has said potential trends in foodborne infections must be monitored after a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Robin May said data from the past 12 months shows a
Continue Reading FSA working on reasons behind foodborne illness decline
The number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections in Europe declined in 2019 slightly compared to 2018 but is higher than previous years, according to a new report.
For 2019, 8,313 confirmed cases of
Continue Reading Report finds STEC infections were down slightly in Europe in 2019
A study on a deadly E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom linked to raw pet food adds to the evidence of such products being a risk factor for human infections, according to researchers.
In
Continue Reading Study highlights raw pet food as emerging source of human infection
An E. coli O157 outbreak in the United Kingdom that affected 36 people has been linked to a fast food product containing imported cucumbers.
Investigations into the Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak this past
Continue Reading Dutch cucumbers suspected in UK E. coli outbreak
Abstracts from a cancelled event have been issued on outbreaks in Brazil, Pakistan and Malaysia.
The conference abstracts were scheduled to be presented at the International Congress on Infectious Diseases in September 2020 in Kuala
Continue Reading Researchers describe outbreaks in Brazil, Pakistan and Malaysia
There is low awareness of Campylobacter and its impact despite it being the main cause of food poisoning in the UK, according to a project on how people perceive food-related risks.
Results come from a
Continue Reading Food risk survey shows low awareness of Campylobacter
The food source responsible for a new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in five states remains unknown. Sixteen illnesses, nine hospitalizations, and one death are associated with the multistate outbreak. The outbreak is under active
Continue Reading New 5-state E.coli outbreak kills one person: food source remains unknown
