E. coli

Publisher’s Platform: Eh? Kimchi with E. coli O157:H7 and corn with Salmonella in Canada?

As of January 28, there have been 14 laboratory-confirmed cases of E. coli O157 illness linked to this outbreak in the following provinces: Alberta (13) and Saskatchewan (1). Individuals

By Bill Marler

/ 31 Jan 2022

Publisher’s Platform: Eh? Kimchi with E. coli O157:H7 and corn with Salmonella in Canada?

FDA says E. coli outbreak associated with romaine lettuce is over

Federal officials are reporting that an outbreak of E. coli O121:H9 infections linked to romaine lettuce has ended. Four illnesses were confirmed in the outbreak. Little other information was

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Jan 2022

FDA says E. coli outbreak associated with romaine lettuce is over

FDA continues to investigate E. coli outbreak but declares it over; work ongoing in 4 other outbreaks

The FDA has declared that an outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 infections associated with romaine lettuce has ended, but the investigation continues. Food and Drug Administration officials report that

By News Desk

/ 27 Jan 2022

FDA continues to investigate E. coli outbreak but declares it over; work ongoing in 4 other outbreaks

FDA’s 2021 strides: Thinking outside the box to strengthen prevention

– OPINION – Despite the unprecedented challenges we’ve all faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 was another important year for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Foods Program.

By Frank Yiannas

/ 23 Jan 2022

FDA’s 2021 strides: Thinking outside the box to strengthen prevention

FDA begins on-site inspection in E. coli outbreak linked to packaged salad

The FDA has closed its investigation into a Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to cut cantaloupe with the patient count standing at 65. The agency did not release any other information

By News Desk

/ 20 Jan 2022

FDA begins on-site inspection in E. coli outbreak linked to packaged salad

Foodborne outbreaks and illnesses drop for Slovakia in 2020

Slovakia recorded a decrease in some human diseases caused by viruses, bacteria and parasites that are transmitted from animals or through food and water in 2020. In total, 17,067

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Jan 2022

Foodborne outbreaks and illnesses drop for Slovakia in 2020

HUS reports down in Italy but stable in France; some linked to raw milk

Italy and France have reported updated statistics on a potentially fatal complication of E. coli infection. The complication, hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a type of kidney failure that can

By Joe Whitworth

/ 14 Jan 2022

HUS reports down in Italy but stable in France; some linked to raw milk

Studies show consumers need more flour safety education

Two recent studies published by the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) on flour indicate that U.S. consumers need more education on how to use flour safely. The first

By News Desk

/ 12 Jan 2022

Studies show consumers need more flour safety education

Deadly E. coli O157 outbreak sickens 13 in Denmark

Officials in Denmark are investigating a deadly outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157 that has affected more than a dozen people. The outbreak began in December 2021

By Joe Whitworth

/ 11 Jan 2022

Deadly E. coli O157 outbreak sickens 13 in Denmark

Human infections decline in Norway but pathogens stable in food-producing animals

Most pathogens decreased in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and reduced travel, according to a report published by the Norwegian Veterinary Institute. Diseases transmitted between animals and humans

By News Desk

/ 9 Jan 2022

Human infections decline in Norway but pathogens stable in food-producing animals

UC-Santa Cruz undergraduates win award for system that fights E. coli

A team of undergraduates at the University of California-Santa Cruz has developed a system called Progenie that’s designed to target and eliminate a toxic gene found in Shiga

By News Desk

/ 8 Jan 2022

UC-Santa Cruz undergraduates win award for system that fights E. coli

Ground beef sold at Kroger, Walmart, other major retailers recalled for E. coli risk

The USDA has announced the recall of nearly 30,000 pounds of ground beef, including Kroger-branded ground beef sold at Fred Meyer and QFC supermarkets, as well as products

By News Desk

/ 7 Jan 2022

Ground beef sold at Kroger, Walmart, other major retailers recalled for E. coli risk

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E. coli

Publisher’s Platform: Eh? Kimchi with E. coli O157:H7 and corn with Salmonella in Canada?

FDA says E. coli outbreak associated with romaine lettuce is over

FDA continues to investigate E. coli outbreak but declares it over; work ongoing in 4 other outbreaks

FDA’s 2021 strides: Thinking outside the box to strengthen prevention

FDA begins on-site inspection in E. coli outbreak linked to packaged salad

Foodborne outbreaks and illnesses drop for Slovakia in 2020

HUS reports down in Italy but stable in France; some linked to raw milk

Studies show consumers need more flour safety education

Deadly E. coli O157 outbreak sickens 13 in Denmark

Human infections decline in Norway but pathogens stable in food-producing animals

UC-Santa Cruz undergraduates win award for system that fights E. coli

Ground beef sold at Kroger, Walmart, other major retailers recalled for E. coli risk

Your Support Protects Public Health