E. coli Prevention
Cranberries Alter E. coli Bacteria
It has long been known that cranberries prevent urinary tract infections. Now research is being done that suggests that cranberries may also prevent E. coli infections.
8 Ounces of Cranberry Juice Cocktail Twice a Day
According to a study published in 2002…
E. coli-Contaminated Meat Sold to Consumers
As the USDA is scrambling to save face after dozens of people have been sickened in E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks linked to ground beef products, USDA meat inspectors revealed to the Chicago Tribune that USDA allows companies to sell meat contaminated with…
USDA-FSIS Vows to Take Aggressive Action to Combat E. coli
The USDA-FSIS issued a press release today entitled “FSIS Takes Aggressive Actions To Combat E. Coli O157:H7.” This confirms that the USDA-FSIS has not been taking aggressive action to combat E. coli O157:H7. In a recent article in The New York Times,…
Sam’s Club Hamburgers Linked to E. coli Cases
Over 27 million pounds of hamburger patties have been recalled due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7 in the last few months. This includes a recall of 845,000 pounds of frozen hamburgers produced by Cargill. These hamburgers were distributed to…
Professor Daniel Fung on Lettuce and E. coli Contamination
As the country faces yet another recall of lettuce due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination, it is apparent that federal and state health officials and the lettuce industry have not taken adequate measures to prevent contamination.
Professor Daniel Fung, a…
E. coli Found in Dole Bagged Salad
Once again, E. coli O157:H7 has been found in Dole bagged lettuce. Dole is recalling bagged salad bearing the label “Dole Hearts Delight” sold in the U.S. and Canada with a “best if used by” date of September 19, 2007, and…
Pools, Diapers, and Infectious Disease
In response to a rise in confirmed cases of Cryptosporidium (almost 400 more cases this year than in normal years), the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) has asked public swimming pool managers to “take aggressive action to help stop the ongoing…
Colorado E. coli Outbreak Linked to Swimming Pool
We contacted Eagle County, Colorado today to get the most current information on the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that has sickened several young children. DNA fingerprinting has confirmed 5 cases of E. coli that are connected to each other. 2 other cases…
