Non-0157 E. coli

Non-0157 E. coli

The USDA will be taking greater actions to combat E. coli. Although the USDA currently tests products for the deadly E. coli O157:H7 strain, they will now begin testing for non-1057 Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli, or STECs. Test samples will include…

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E. coli Eating Antibiotics for Lunch

New research suggests that E. coli may have a new weapon to combat antibiotics. Although debate has surfaced over the use of antibiotics and the ability for bacteria to become resistant to the drugs, researchers from Harvard have discovered that some…

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Microwave safety and E. coli

With outbreaks of E. coli 0157:H7 in frozen foods such as Jeno’s and Totino’s Pizza, the safety of microwave cooking has been intensely questioned and studied in order to provide safer products in the future. Many organizations in the food industry…

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Ethanol and E. coli

2007 marked a drastic increase of recalled beef due to E. coli contamination, including the Topps Meat recall, the largest beef recall in U.S. history. There were 67 illnesses connected to the 20 recalls of 2007, as opposed to the 8…

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2006 Spinach E. coli Outbreak Prompted Change

2006 Spinach E. coli Outbreak Prompted Change

The 2006 outbreak of E. coli 0157:H7 from fresh spinach has prompted many growers to change their practices to ensure the safety of their produce. According to the Detroit Free Press, growers in Yuma, Arizona have been stepping up precautionary measures…

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Children's Health

E. coli in 8 Children Prompts Investigation in Colorado

Laboratory testing has identified similarities in the specific strains of E. coli O157:H7 infections found in several of eight children who contracted the bacteria in the Evergreen mountain area of Colorado.
Jefferson County Departme…

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Ecoli Outbreak

Oklahoma E. coli Outbreak

An Oklahoma E. coli outbreak has been linked to the Country Cottage in Locust Grove, Oklahoma. People from the following Oklahoma communities have been sickened: Bixby, Pryor, Sand Springs, Locust Grove, Broken Arrow, Peggs, Tulsa, and McAlester.
One man has died,…

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Georgia Outbreak

Georgia Outbreak Leads to 3 Probable Cases of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

A recent E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in Moultrie, Georgia has 9 confirmed cases with several others still undergoing testing. A local restaurant, The Barbecue Pit, has voluntarily closed its doors after Health Department workers found tha…

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Spinach Outbreak

2006 Spinach E. coli Outbreak Prompted Change

2006 Spinach E. coli Outbreak Prompted Change

The 2006 outbreak of E. coli 0157:H7 from fresh spinach has prompted many growers to change their practices to ensure the safety of their produce. According to the Detroit Free Press, growers in Yuma, Arizona have been stepping up precautionary measures…

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Latest Posts

Meacham Ground Beef Recall

The Natural State Meat Co. of Batesville, Arkansas has voluntarily recalled approximately 4,240 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The ground beef products subject to recall include:

  • Various sized bags (between one- and 25-…
 

Taco John’s E. coli Outbreak in Midwest

An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in Minnesota and Iowa left 50 Iowans and 27 Minnesotans sick. The outbreak was linked to lettuce in food from Taco John’s, but has not been linked to any other outbreaks in the United States…

 

Taco Bell E. coli Outbreak

71 people from five states including Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and South Carolina have been infected with E. coli that has been traced to Taco Bell restaurants. The outbreak is believed to have been caused by iceberg lettuce. Early…

 

Natural Selection Foods Recall

A massive E. coli outbreak in 26 states led to 199 infections, 97 hospitalizations, 31 kidney failures due to complications of hemolytic uremic syndrome, and 3 deaths. The outbreak was linked to spinach from Natural Selection Foods LLC of San…

 

Natural Selection Foods 26 State E. coli Outbreak

A massive E. coli outbreak in 26 states has led to 199 infections, 97 hospitalizations, 31 kidney failures due to complications of hemolytic uremic syndrome, and 3 deaths. The outbreak has been linked to spinach from Natural Selection Foods LLC…

 

E, coli Outbreak at Arkansas Preschool

Eight toddlers who attend Elite Kids Academy, Inc., Preschool and Childcare in Van Buren, Arkansas, have been diagnosed with E. coli O157:H7 infections. One case, a 4-year-old boy, developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a life-threatening illness that destroys red blood cells…

 

Spinach Recall

Spinach and lettuce have become common sources of E. coli outbreaks in the last few years. “Pre-washed” and bagged spinach and lettuce are more likely to be contaminated with E. coli than spinach and lettuce that is minimally processed.
Below is an…

 

Minnesota Dole Lettuce Recall

Have you been diagnosed with E. coli poisoning after eating lettuce? You may have a case against Dole or another party. Contact the E. coli lawyers at Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free consultation.
URGENT DOLE LETTUCE RECALL INFORMATION: The Food and…

 
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