More than 50 people are ill in Ireland after a failure at a treatment plant led to contaminated water being released to the public.
The Health and Service Executive (HSE) is investigating an outbreak in
Continue Reading 50 sick in Ireland by contaminated drinking water; officials chided
Official screening for pathogens in meat in Iceland in 2020 did not find Salmonella or Campylobacter but did detect E. coli.
The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST), the Ministry of Industry and Innovation and
Continue Reading Meat testing in Iceland shows relatively low contamination levels
More than 30 people were part of an E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom linked to salad in sandwiches in 2019, according to a study.
It was the first UK-wide foodborne outbreak of Shiga
Continue Reading Salad likely caused 2019 E. coli outbreak in United Kingdom
A study in Switzerland has identified feeding pets raw meat could be a potential source of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli for people and animals.
Giving domesticated animals raw meat-based diets (RMBDs) is becoming increasingly popular
Continue Reading Study finds STEC in raw meat pet food
Two people have died in Finland as investigations into a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak continue.
The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has received nine reports of suspected E. coli outbreaks from
Continue Reading Two dead in Finnish E. coli outbreak
Authorities in Finland are investigating a number of suspected E. coli outbreaks in recent months to see if they are connected.
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has received nine reports of suspected
Continue Reading Finland investigates dozens of E. coli patients; cases range from June to August
Researchers have studied the socio-economic drivers of E. coli and Cryptosporidium infection in Ireland.
While incidence cannot be predicted solely based upon metrics such as education and employment, both infections are partly driven by such
Continue Reading Study assesses socio-economic role for E. coli and Crypto infections
Researchers have looked at patterns in sporadic Shiga toxin–producing E. coli (STEC) infections in Ireland.
The Republic of Ireland often reports the highest annual incidence rates of STEC in the European Union. There is a
Continue Reading Studies shine light on Irish E. coli infections, parasites in Peru
An ongoing E. coli outbreak affecting 16 people in 12 states has been linked to cake mix.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the
Continue Reading Multistate E. coli outbreak linked to cake mix
Health officials in Ireland are investigating an E. coli O26 outbreak at a childcare facility.
Officials with the Department of Public Health Mid-West of the Health Service Executive (HSE) said the agency is managing the
Continue Reading E. coli outbreak sickens young children in Ireland
Campylobacter and Salmonella infections declined in Switzerland in 2020 while Listeria was stable despite a large outbreak. E. coli reports fell for the first time since 2014.
The COVID-19 pandemic likely influenced disease reports, researchers
Continue Reading Switzerland sees decline in most infections for 2020
