E. coli

FDA testing finds pathogens in domestic, imported herbs and avocado products

A quarterly report from the FDA shows contamination in some domestic and imported herbs and guacamole. Such special testing programs by the FDA are ongoing for a variety of foods,

By News Desk

/ 13 Feb 2020

FDA testing finds pathogens in domestic, imported herbs and avocado products

K-State, Purdue scientists push the pathogen testing envelope

Researchers at two universities have made advancements in E. coli testing technology, with one of them having received a patent. At Kansas State University a new digital approach to a

By News Desk

/ 6 Feb 2020

K-State, Purdue scientists push the pathogen testing envelope

Slovakia sees large rise in Campylobacter and Salmonella infections

Campylobacter and Salmonella infections increased by almost 20 percent in 2018 in Slovakia, according to the country’s annual report on foodborne diseases. Data was compiled by the Ministry of

By Joe Whitworth

/ 6 Feb 2020

Slovakia sees large rise in Campylobacter and Salmonella infections

Some state officials admit outbreak investigation is ongoing; others fail to respond

Officials in two states have confirmed they are working with federal officials on an investigation into E. coli illnesses linked to lettuce served by a national restaurant chain. Spokespeople with

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Jan 2020

Some state officials admit outbreak investigation is ongoing; others fail to respond

New York company recalls cheese in five states after tests find E. coli

Random testing by state officials has found E. coli contamination in cotija cheese, spurring a recall in five states. The New York company Quesos La Ricura Ltd. is recalling an

By News Desk

/ 26 Jan 2020

New York company recalls cheese in five states after tests find E. coli

Feds again withhold information about E. coli outbreak; restaurant chain implicated

Federal officials today confirmed another E. coli outbreak that they had previously not revealed to the public. Specific details were not available from the CDC or the FDA, but at

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Jan 2020

Feds again withhold information about E. coli outbreak; restaurant chain implicated

Largest of three romaine-related outbreaks sickened 167 people in 27 states

Federal officials connected some of the dots in their investigation of an E. coli outbreak yesterday when they declared the outbreak over. It was one of three concurrent outbreaks linked

By News Desk

/ 16 Jan 2020

Largest of three romaine-related outbreaks sickened 167 people in 27 states

CDC says U.S. portion of Fresh Express outbreak is over; 5 states impacted

Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kits were determined to be the likely source of an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections that the CDC has declared over with

By News Desk

/ 16 Jan 2020

CDC says U.S. portion of Fresh Express outbreak is over; 5 states impacted

Seattle area officials say outbreak linked to romaine appears to be over

The outbreak is thought to be over, but public health officials in the Seattle area continue to investigate the source of E. coli O157:H7 that infected at least 15

By News Desk

/ 16 Jan 2020

Seattle area officials say outbreak linked to romaine appears to be over

Publisher’s Platform: Needed – Passionate Advocate – Extended

Opinion For those of you who read these fine pages of Food Safety News produced by Dan, Coral, Joe, Jonan, Cookson, and our many contributors on a daily basis for

By Bill Marler

/ 8 Jan 2020

Publisher’s Platform: Needed – Passionate Advocate – Extended

Salmonella Dublin outbreak ended in 2019; but 3 other active investigations carried over to 2020

A deadly salmonella outbreak from last year ended before 2019 expired, but three other multistate foodborne illness Investigations involving Listeria and E. coli O157: H7 remain open into 2020 The

By Dan Flynn

/ 6 Jan 2020

Salmonella Dublin outbreak ended in 2019; but 3 other active investigations carried over to 2020

Are we there yet? Where are we going in 2020

commentary If hindsight’s 20/20, and if Barbara Walters co-hosted 20/20, what are the odds that 2020’s crystal ball will show a clear picture of the year

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Jan 2020

Are we there yet? Where are we going in 2020

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E. coli

FDA testing finds pathogens in domestic, imported herbs and avocado products

K-State, Purdue scientists push the pathogen testing envelope

Slovakia sees large rise in Campylobacter and Salmonella infections

Some state officials admit outbreak investigation is ongoing; others fail to respond

New York company recalls cheese in five states after tests find E. coli

Feds again withhold information about E. coli outbreak; restaurant chain implicated

Largest of three romaine-related outbreaks sickened 167 people in 27 states

CDC says U.S. portion of Fresh Express outbreak is over; 5 states impacted

Seattle area officials say outbreak linked to romaine appears to be over

Publisher’s Platform: Needed – Passionate Advocate – Extended

Salmonella Dublin outbreak ended in 2019; but 3 other active investigations carried over to 2020

Are we there yet? Where are we going in 2020

Your Support Protects Public Health