E. coli

Pennsylvania officials issue public health warning about raw, unpasteurized milk from Byers Organic Dairy

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning consumers to immediately discard Byers Organic Dairy brand raw milk purchased between July 8 and July 10, 2025, with sell-by dates of July

By News Desk

/ 11 Jul 2025

Pennsylvania officials issue public health warning about raw, unpasteurized milk from Byers Organic Dairy

Federal officials identify new outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of foodborne illnesses and has closed an investigation of another. The new outbreak, of Salmonella Anatum, has sickened 10 people.

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Jul 2025

Irish illness data reveals hepatitis A outbreak; other pathogen infection rates up

Data on the number of infections in Ireland in early 2025 has revealed a foodborne hepatitis A outbreak with 17 sick. Figures come from a report published by the Health

By News Desk

/ 10 Jul 2025

Irish illness data reveals hepatitis A outbreak; other pathogen infection rates up

English E. coli data shows slight decline in cases; 7 outbreaks

The number of E. coli cases in England dropped slightly in 2023 following a huge increase in 2022, according to a recent report. Seven outbreaks were recorded including one that

By Joe Whitworth

/ 9 Jul 2025

English E. coli data shows slight decline in cases; 7 outbreaks

Food handler link in New Zealand outbreak

An investigation of illnesses in New Zealand has revealed they were at least partially linked to a food establishment and food handlers. Scientists investigated a cluster of 25 patients without

By News Desk

/ 9 Jul 2025

Food handler link in New Zealand outbreak

Nanoplastics pollution found to make foodborne pathogens more dangerous

Researchers have found that nanoplastics make foodborne bacteria like E. coli O157:H7 stronger, increasing their dangers to people. According to the report, nanoplastics are everywhere. The microscopic fragments can

By Coral Beach

/ 25 Jun 2025

Nanoplastics pollution found to make foodborne pathogens more dangerous

Child dies in French E. coli outbreak

One death and several severe cases of food poisoning have been reported in a French town. Eight cases of serious diarrhea have affected children aged 1 to 12 living in

By News Desk

/ 20 Jun 2025

Europe reports record high E. coli and Listeria levels

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and Listeria infections in Europe are at their highest levels since the start of EU-wide surveillance in 2007. Data comes from two 2023 epidemiological reports

By Joe Whitworth

/ 9 Jun 2025

Europe reports record high E. coli and Listeria levels

FDA outbreak investigations continue

Officials with the Food and Drug Administration are continuing to investigate several foodborne illness outbreaks. For an outbreak of E. coli O145:H28 infections, the FDA has begun sample testing,

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Jun 2025

Scientists report on WGS use for E. coli in France

Scientists have described the main lessons learned from the use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) of E. coli in France. WGS is routine for surveillance of Shiga toxin–producing E.

By News Desk

/ 5 Jun 2025

Scientists report on WGS use for E. coli in France

Public health alert issued for ground beef sold at Whole Foods because of E. coli risk

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli

By News Desk

/ 3 Jun 2025

Public health alert issued for ground beef sold at Whole Foods because of E. coli risk

Scientists show some bacteria decrease during poultry processing

Researchers have assessed the impact of processing on the presence and transfer of antimicrobial resistant bacteria on chicken meat. Findings showed that while Campylobacter and E. coli were present in

By Joe Whitworth

/ 3 Jun 2025

Scientists show some bacteria decrease during poultry processing

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E. coli

Pennsylvania officials issue public health warning about raw, unpasteurized milk from Byers Organic Dairy

Federal officials identify new outbreak

Irish illness data reveals hepatitis A outbreak; other pathogen infection rates up

English E. coli data shows slight decline in cases; 7 outbreaks

Food handler link in New Zealand outbreak

Nanoplastics pollution found to make foodborne pathogens more dangerous

Child dies in French E. coli outbreak

Europe reports record high E. coli and Listeria levels

FDA outbreak investigations continue

Scientists report on WGS use for E. coli in France

Public health alert issued for ground beef sold at Whole Foods because of E. coli risk

Scientists show some bacteria decrease during poultry processing

Your Support Protects Public Health