Tag Archives: Coli
Dangerous Waters: E. Coli Threaten Swim Areas
Kids aren’t the only ones in the water this summer. Dangerous E. coli bacteria have also been populating public swimming areas, sickening dozens across the country since June. Beginning on the 4th of that month, a series of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses began cropping up in Alabama’s Lee County. Four children were hospitalized, and [...]
E. coli infections could be reduced with probiotics, show non-human studies
The recent spate of 1000s of E. coli infections – with no known treatment – in Europe that sprang from contaminated vegetables could be reduced in occurrence and severity by probiotics, in vitro trials demonstrate. View full post on NutraIngredients RSS
Kansas Slaughter Firm Recalls Ground Beef Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Adulteration
National Beef Packing Co. LLC, a Dodge City, Kan., establishment, is recalling approximately 60,424 pounds of ground beef products that may be adulterated with E. coli O157:H7. View full post on Food Safety
E. coli outbreak blamed on Egyptian fenugreek seeds
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that one lot of fenugreek seeds imported from Egypt and used to produce sprouts is the most likely source for the E. coli outbreaks in Germany and France. View full post on IFT Daily News
European E. coli outbreak linked to sprouts
According to ABC News, investigators have identified German vegetable sprouts as the source of the deadly E. coli outbreak that has killed 31 people and sickened nearly 3,100. View full post on IFT Daily News
U.S. Senator proposes legislation to combat E. coli in meat
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has introduced new meat safety legislation that would target all high-risk pathogens and all currently unregulated strains of E. coli found in the meat supply. View full post on IFT Daily News
E. coli strain in Europe deemed ‘super toxic’
According to The New York Times, the strain of E. coli causing widespread sickness throughout Europe is a previously unknown “super-toxic” variant, international health officials said June 2. View full post on IFT Daily News
Source of Germany E. coli outbreak still unknown
According to Time magazine, German authorities are urging consumers not to panic as an outbreak of a virulent strain of enterohemorrhagic E. coli, known as EHEC, has killed at least 14 people. View full post on IFT Daily News
FDA: E. coli O157:H7 cases linked to hazelnuts
Fast Facts · DeFranco & Sons of Los Angeles, Calif. is voluntarily recalling bulk and consumer-packaged in-shell hazelnuts and mixed-nut products containing in-shell hazelnuts. · The recalled products are linked to seven cases of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin and may cause serious illness. · Consumers who have purchased bulk in-shell hazelnuts [...]
California Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli Contamination
American Food Service, a Pico Rivera, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,170 pounds of fresh ground beef patties and other bulk packages of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. View full post on Food Safety
