Multiple local media outlets in the Medford, OR, area are reporting that Jackson County is dealing with an E. coli outbreak.
Fifteen people across Jackson County have been infected with E. coli, according to reports.
Continue Reading Oregon county investigating an E. coli outbreak of unknown origin
This year marks 25 years since FSIS issued its landmark final rule, “Pathogen Reduction/Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (PR/HACCP),” issued in the summer of 1996.
“Food safety is an ever-evolving process,” said FSIS
Continue Reading 25 years later FSIS final rule on pathogen reduction still making a difference
When the CDC declared a Jimmy John’s E. coli O103 outbreak over with a total of 51 people infected from 10 states, the agency included only three patients from Iowa.
However, a report from the
Continue Reading State reports different numbers for Jimmy John’s outbreak than CDC did
Authorities in Finland are investigating a number of suspected E. coli outbreaks in recent months to see if they are connected.
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has received nine reports of suspected
Continue Reading Finland investigates dozens of E. coli patients; cases range from June to August
The table below shows outbreak investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages. Some outbreaks have limited information with active investigations ongoing, others may be near
Continue Reading Shrimp outbreak investigation reopened; other outbreaks still on FDA radar
Researchers have studied the socio-economic drivers of E. coli and Cryptosporidium infection in Ireland.
While incidence cannot be predicted solely based upon metrics such as education and employment, both infections are partly driven by such
Continue Reading Study assesses socio-economic role for E. coli and Crypto infections
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
Finnish authorities have issued a warning after a number of E. coli infections were linked to hamburger patties.
The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) were made aware of
Continue Reading Undercooked burgers suspected for E. coli cases in Finland
The table below shows outbreak investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages. Some outbreaks have limited information with active investigations ongoing, others may be near
Continue Reading Outbreaks ongoing; onsite inspections initiated for two
A better understanding of potential foodborne disease risks from imported meat products has been set out in a report published by the Food Standards Agency.
Researchers created profiles of 16 countries, including the United States
Continue Reading FSA project looks at global meat safety processes in U.S., other countries
