Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)

Ireland reports rise in E. coli and Listeria infections

Ireland has seen an increase in E. coli, Listeria and Campylobacter infections according to recently released data. Figures come from a report published by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC)

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Jan 2026

Ireland reports rise in E. coli and Listeria infections

English germ reports updated; E. coli study findings

Campylobacter cases declined while Salmonella infections were stable in England in the third quarter of 2025 when compared with the same period in 2024, according to recently released data. However,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Jan 2026

English germ reports updated; E. coli study findings

Root cause of major UK E. coli O145 outbreak remains unclear

The root cause of a large E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom in 2024 remains unknown with authorities warning a re-emergence is possible. Almost 300 people fell ill with

By Joe Whitworth

/ 11 Dec 2025

Root cause of major UK E. coli O145 outbreak remains unclear

E. coli causes fatal outbreaks in France and Belgium

Deadly outbreaks and reports of a serious condition caused by E. coli infection have been highlighted at a conference on infectious diseases. Posters at the European Scientific Conference on Applied

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Nov 2025

E. coli causes fatal outbreaks in France and Belgium

Deadly Belgian E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef

An E. coli outbreak in Belgium with more than 70 cases and nine deaths has been linked to ground beef. The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain

By Joe Whitworth

/ 30 Sep 2025

Deadly Belgian E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef

More than 120 sick in German E. coli outbreak

German officials are continuing to battle a serious E. coli outbreak that may have sickened more than 120 people. In total, 121 patients are linked to the outbreak. Of these,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 19 Sep 2025

More than 120 sick in German E. coli outbreak

Deadly Belgian E. coli outbreak grows with source still unknown

Almost 50 confirmed E. coli infections and several deaths have been reported in eight nursing homes in a region of Belgium. In Flanders, it has been confirmed that 48 patients

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 Sep 2025

Deadly Belgian E. coli outbreak grows with source still unknown

German officials search for connection between E. coli patients

More than 20 E. coli infections have been reported in two regions of Germany with six children seriously ill. Information was provided by the State Office for Agriculture, Food Safety

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 Sep 2025

German officials search for connection between E. coli patients

Serious E. coli outbreak sickens 20 in Belgium

About 20 residents of six nursing homes in Belgium have fallen ill after being infected with E. coli. Local media reported five people had died but it was not certain

By Joe Whitworth

/ 29 Aug 2025

Serious E. coli outbreak sickens 20 in Belgium

Italy reports 61 HUS cases in 12 months

More than 60 cases of a serious condition that can develop after an E. coli infection were reported over a 12-month period in Italy. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Aug 2025

E. coli cases hit record high in Iceland

Iceland has reported a record high number of E. coli cases, driven by a large outbreak in 2024. A total of 79 people were diagnosed with confirmed or probable Shiga

By Joe Whitworth

/ 13 Aug 2025

E. coli cases hit record high in Iceland

UKHSA reports continued rise in E. coli infections

Recently released data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has shown another rise in E. coli infections in England in 2024. Overall, 2,544 cultured-confirmed cases of Shiga toxin-producing

By News Desk

/ 1 Aug 2025

UKHSA reports continued rise in E. coli infections

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Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)

Ireland reports rise in E. coli and Listeria infections

English germ reports updated; E. coli study findings

Root cause of major UK E. coli O145 outbreak remains unclear

E. coli causes fatal outbreaks in France and Belgium

Deadly Belgian E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef

More than 120 sick in German E. coli outbreak

Deadly Belgian E. coli outbreak grows with source still unknown

German officials search for connection between E. coli patients

Serious E. coli outbreak sickens 20 in Belgium

Italy reports 61 HUS cases in 12 months

E. coli cases hit record high in Iceland

UKHSA reports continued rise in E. coli infections

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