E. coli

Researchers establish a link between feedlots and contamination of produce, irrigation water

Feedlots likely contribute to the contamination of fresh produce in nearby fields, according to a study initiated after a deadly E. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce. The 2018 outbreak

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Jun 2024

Researchers establish a link between feedlots and contamination of produce, irrigation water

How NEMIS is advancing E. coli detection and food safety

— ADVERTORIAL — Julian Ihssen, a microbiologist and senior lab manager at NEMIS, has spent much of his career pioneering methods to detect and manage pathogenic bacteria. With a PhD from ETH

By Guest Contributor

/ 10 Jun 2024

How NEMIS is advancing E. coli detection and food safety

New Listeria outbreak posted; patient count in Salmonella outbreak increases significantly

The FDA has identified a new outbreak of Listeria infections, but the source is unknown. The Food and Drug Administration has initiated traceback efforts for the Listeria outbreak but has

By Coral Beach

/ 31 May 2024

New Listeria outbreak posted; patient count in Salmonella outbreak increases significantly

Main food-related diseases rise in Norway

E. coli infections hit a record high in Norway in 2023, while other pathogens are returning to levels seen before the Coronavirus pandemic. Data published by the Norwegian Institute of

By Joe Whitworth

/ 29 May 2024

Main food-related diseases rise in Norway

New Salmonella outbreak has sickened 100; investigation ongoing in E. coli outbreak

Federal public health staff are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella illnesses. As yet the Food and Drug Administration has not identified a source of the pathogen. The FDA reports

By Coral Beach

/ 23 May 2024

New Salmonella outbreak has sickened 100; investigation ongoing in E. coli outbreak

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about E. coli during the Walnut Outbreak

As of May 16, CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collecting different types of data to investigate

By Bill Marler

/ 22 May 2024

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about E. coli during the Walnut Outbreak

Investigators determine that E. coli outbreak was caused by untreated home irrigation water

Public health officials have determined that an outbreak of E. coli infections in a Utah city were caused by untreated municipal irrigation water. In July through September 2023, there were

By Coral Beach

/ 13 May 2024

Investigators determine that E. coli outbreak was caused by untreated home irrigation water

Publisher’s Platform: Walnut E. coli Outbreak is likely 20 times larger than reported

According to the CDC and FDA, the true number of sick people in the walnut E. coli O157:H7 outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the

By Bill Marler

/ 4 May 2024

Publisher’s Platform: Walnut E. coli Outbreak is likely 20 times larger than reported

California company recalls shelled walnuts linked to outbreak of E. coli infections

Gibson Farms Inc. has recalled organic light halves and pieces of shelled walnuts because they have been linked to an outbreak of E. coli infections. The organic walnuts were distributed

By News Desk

/ 30 Apr 2024

California company recalls shelled walnuts linked to outbreak of E. coli infections

New E. coli outbreak traced to organic walnuts distributed in 19 states

A new E. coli O157:H7 outbreak is under investigation and has been traced to organic walnuts. More than half of the infected people have been admitted to hospitals. The

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Apr 2024

New E. coli outbreak traced to organic walnuts distributed in 19 states

WSU researchers expose ‘bacterial vampirism’ in some foodborne pathogens

Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) have uncovered a startling behavior among some of the world’s deadliest bacteria — they’re attracted to human blood, a phenomenon they’re terming

By News Desk

/ 27 Apr 2024

WSU researchers expose ‘bacterial vampirism’ in some foodborne pathogens

FDA looking for the source of E. coli in a multi-state outbreak

Federal officials are continuing to investigate an outbreak of E.coli infections, but a source of the pathogen has not yet been found. The Food and Drug Administration first announced

By News Desk

/ 25 Apr 2024

FDA looking for the source of E. coli in a multi-state outbreak

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E. coli

Researchers establish a link between feedlots and contamination of produce, irrigation water

How NEMIS is advancing E. coli detection and food safety

New Listeria outbreak posted; patient count in Salmonella outbreak increases significantly

Main food-related diseases rise in Norway

New Salmonella outbreak has sickened 100; investigation ongoing in E. coli outbreak

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about E. coli during the Walnut Outbreak

Investigators determine that E. coli outbreak was caused by untreated home irrigation water

Publisher’s Platform: Walnut E. coli Outbreak is likely 20 times larger than reported

California company recalls shelled walnuts linked to outbreak of E. coli infections

New E. coli outbreak traced to organic walnuts distributed in 19 states

WSU researchers expose ‘bacterial vampirism’ in some foodborne pathogens

FDA looking for the source of E. coli in a multi-state outbreak

Your Support Protects Public Health