Danish officials have solved an E. coli outbreak linked to meat that sickened six people.
Since late March, half a dozen E. coli O157:H7 patients fell sick, and one developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS is a severe complication associated with E. coli infections that causes kidney failure. The first
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The number of children who suffered a potentially fatal complication of E. coli infection in France reached a record high in 2022, influenced by the Nestlé pizza outbreak, according to statistics recently released.
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can be a complication of E. coli infection, is a type of kidney
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Public health officials in Norway have warned that a severe E. coli outbreak is not over and have urged people to take precautions.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) reported that E. coli O26:H11 had been detected in 20 people, up from 17 in the previous update. It is
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Researchers have found a significant increasing trend for sporadic E. coli O26 and E. coli O80 HUS cases during a decade in France but a notable decrease for E. coli O157.
E. coli–associated hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a substantial public health risk in France, according to scientists. HUS is
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A recall of meat products as part of an E. coli outbreak in Norway has been expanded.
Nordfjord Kjøtt issued the extended recall this past week. It now covers certain shelf life dates of nine products, including Hamburger Classic, Prima Hamburger, Bacon Burger, ground (or minced) meat, and Big Beef
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Norwegian officials have named the suspected source of an E. coli outbreak that affected 15 people.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said the same type of E. coli O26:H11 had been detected in all those infected.
Two hamburger products that are the likely source of the ongoing outbreak have
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Norwegian officials are trying to find the source of another E. coli outbreak that has affected half a dozen people.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said six people, living in different parts of the country, are sick.
Preliminary analyses show E. coli O26:H11 has been detected in all
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Italian authorities have issued a warning after a young girl developed a serious condition after suffering an E. coli infection.
The Ministry of Health (Ministero della Salute) published a notice to consumers following a case of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) which has affected a child in Trentino. HUS is a
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An increase in a type of E. coli over the past decade has prompted scientists to warn of an emerging threat to public health in England.
While part of the rise is because of better detection of non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in labs, there is evidence more people are
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Five people are sick in France, two seriously, and one in Belgium after drinking a brand of raw fermented milk.
In France, four children and one adult have been infected by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O26:H11. They fell ill between the end of March and the beginning of April
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