Experts have reviewed how effective and practical certain control measures against E. coli are in two sectors.
The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) covered Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in meat
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An analysis of fermented sausages in Norway has found only one sample was positive for E. coli.
The Norwegian Veterinary Institute examined domestically produced fermented sausages for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). There was one
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Nestlé’s CEO has said experiences from an E. coli outbreak in France will keep the company busy for “months and years to come”.
French public health officials have confirmed 53 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E.
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The number of E. coli O157 infections declined in 2019 but non-O157 cases rose and two people died, according to figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
In 2019, there were 1,720 confirmed cases
Continue Reading Figures show mixed picture for E. coli in England
French health officials have confirmed 50 cases of E. coli linked to a type of Nestlé frozen pizza.
Of these infections, 48 were caused by E. coli O26 and two by E. coli O103, according
Continue Reading 50 E. coli infections in France linked to Nestlé pizzas; 2 deaths under investigation
French authorities have confirmed a link between dozens of E. coli infections in children and frozen pizzas sold by Nestlé.
Officials did not say exactly how many people were sick but revealed that epidemiological, microbiological
Continue Reading French officials confirm some E. coli cases linked to Nestlé pizza
Experts at a Codex committee meeting have drafted guidance on how to handle microbiological foodborne outbreaks.
The guideline will give countries a structured approach on preparedness and management to limit the scale of such outbreaks.
Continue Reading Codex develops guide on managing foodborne outbreaks
Nestlé has recalled some frozen pizzas in France after authorities linked them to an outbreak of E. coli infections.
Buitoni brand Fraîch’Up pizzas have been withdrawn and recalled because of possible contamination by E. coli
Continue Reading Nestlé recalls pizzas as officials suggest link to E. coli cases; 2 children dead
The number of E. coli O157 infections in England shows a downward trend, according to a study covering 11 years of surveillance data.
From 2009 to 2019, there were 8,295 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)
Continue Reading England sees decline in E. coli O157 cases and outbreaks
Another child has died and more than 20 other infants are part of an E. coli outbreak in France.
Santé publique France and the National Reference Center for E. coli, Shigella and Salmonella at Institut
Continue Reading Another death in France as authorities search for source of E. coli infections
