E. coli

Outbreak strain often not found in E. coli investigations

Investigations into E. coli outbreaks often fail to find the outbreak strain in food or environmental samples, according to a review. Scientists used Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) as a

By Joe Whitworth

/ 16 Jan 2025

Outbreak strain often not found in E. coli investigations

Parker’s Promise — One mother’s way of helping parents cope with illnesses

In the summer of 2022 Parker Stine’s parents signed him up for a fun, educational stint at a day camp where he would care for a baby goat for

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Jan 2025

Parker’s Promise — One mother’s way of helping parents cope with illnesses

E. coli outbreak declared over without name of lettuce supplier being revealed

An outbreak of E. Coli O157:H7 infections traced to romaine lettuce has been declared over without the name of the lettuce supplier being released to the public. The outbreak,

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Jan 2025

E. coli outbreak declared over without name of lettuce supplier being revealed

Publisher’s Platform: Why the lack of transparency FDA?

— OPINION — In early December 2024 the FDA stated: “The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:

By Bill Marler

/ 8 Jan 2025

Publisher’s Platform: Why the lack of transparency FDA?

Parents question federal response after son’s near-death encounter with E. coli

Colton George, an active 10-year-old boy from Avon, IN, known for his prowess on the baseball field and his agility on the basketball court, was the embodiment of the limitless

By Jonan Pilet

/ 8 Jan 2025

Parents question federal response after son’s near-death encounter with E. coli

FDA investigating company linked to Listeria outbreak but is not releasing firm’s name

The FDA has begun inspections of a company linked to a listeria outbreak, but has not released the name of the company. The Food and Drug Administration has also begun

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Jan 2025

FDA investigating company linked to Listeria outbreak but is not releasing firm’s name

Various cheese recalled in Canada because of E. coli and Staph concerns

Aux Terroirs is recalling certain Fromagerie des Grondines cheeses because of the possible presence of E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled

By News Desk

/ 30 Dec 2024

Various cheese recalled in Canada because of E. coli and Staph concerns

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak has sickened more than 30; other investigations continue

A new outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes is under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration. As of Dec. 26, there were 31 patients in the outbreak. The FDA

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Dec 2024

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak has sickened more than 30; other investigations continue

Outbreak traced to Grimmway Farms carrots declared over with 48 sick and one dead

The CDC has declared that an outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 infections traced to carrots from Grimmway Farms has ended. A total of 48 people were confirmed as victims

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Dec 2024

Outbreak traced to Grimmway Farms carrots declared over with 48 sick and one dead

Investigations into outbreaks traced to lettuce and cucumbers continue

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing to investigate multiple foodborne outbreaks. For an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak traced to a blend of iceberg and romaine chopped lettuce, the

By Coral Beach

/ 19 Dec 2024

Investigations into outbreaks traced to lettuce and cucumbers continue

Publisher’s Platform: Too many questions about lettuce E. coli outbreak go unanswered

— OPINION — Last week The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, reported that they are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections

By Bill Marler

/ 17 Dec 2024

Publisher’s Platform: Too many questions about lettuce E. coli outbreak go unanswered

Publisher’s Platform: FDA should stop pushing paper around and name the lettuce supplier

— OPINION — After 31 years doing food litigation, I am seldom surprised by an announcement of a foodborne illness outbreak. It was no different last Friday when the FDA dropped this:

By Bill Marler

/ 15 Dec 2024

Publisher’s Platform: FDA should stop pushing paper around and name the lettuce supplier

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Outbreak strain often not found in E. coli investigations

Parker’s Promise — One mother’s way of helping parents cope with illnesses

E. coli outbreak declared over without name of lettuce supplier being revealed

Publisher’s Platform: Why the lack of transparency FDA?

Parents question federal response after son’s near-death encounter with E. coli

FDA investigating company linked to Listeria outbreak but is not releasing firm’s name

Various cheese recalled in Canada because of E. coli and Staph concerns

FDA reports new Listeria outbreak has sickened more than 30; other investigations continue

Outbreak traced to Grimmway Farms carrots declared over with 48 sick and one dead

Investigations into outbreaks traced to lettuce and cucumbers continue

Publisher’s Platform: Too many questions about lettuce E. coli outbreak go unanswered

Publisher’s Platform: FDA should stop pushing paper around and name the lettuce supplier