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Negative Test Result Does Not Get Andre’s Catering Off the Hook in St. Louis E. coli Outbreak
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 27, 2024
A negative test result on lettuce samples does not get Andre’s catering off the hook in the St. Louis E. coli outbreak that has sickened over 100 people, says Department of Health. Despite the samples obtained from unopened packages of… read more
New Study on E. Coli and Climate Change Highlights Impact on Foodborne Outbreaks
E. coli,Our Blog | November 24, 2024
A new study on E. coli and climate change highlights the impacts the problem has on foodborne outbreaks. Specifically, the most scary of E. coli bacterial strain. Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 or STEC O157:H7. Why is this important? Increased… read more
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 21, 2024
A recall for Wolverine Packing Co. ground beef products was announced on November 20, 2024 after at least 15 people fell sick with E. coli bacterial infections related to consuming it. We may see other cases associated with this outbreak,… read more
FDA Warns Consumers of E. coli in Organic Carrots
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 20, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finds E. coli in organic carrots as the source of a recent and ongoing outbreak of E. coli O121:H19. Consumers and retailers are urged to “no eat or serve multiple brands of recalled… read more
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 20, 2024
St. Louis County Department of Public Health has identified additional events connected to the E. coli outbreak that sickened Rockwood Summit High School Band students. While a specific food item has yet to be determined, a common factor has been… read more
Rockwood Summit Ecoli Outbreak
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 15, 2024
The St. Louis Department of Health have announced an outbreak of Ecoli illnesses linked to not one but two catered events on behalf of Rockwood Summit High School. Here is everything we know about this Rockwood Summit Ecoli Outbreak: Rockwood… read more
How Common Are E. coli Outbreaks Caused By Sick Food Workers in the United States?
E. coli,Our Blog | November 3, 2024
How common are E. coli outbreaks caused by sick food workers in the United States? When sick food workers report to work, the risk of spreading foodborne illness increases. As more and more reports of food poisoning associated with restaurant… read more
Raw Milk Sales Rise – What to Know and How to Be Safe
Campylobacter,cryptosporidium,E. coli,Food Safety,Listeria,Our Blog,Salmonella | October 28, 2024
Raw milk sales rise especially in rural areas around the country but what do you need to know about this? The backyard farmer will of course tout the greatness of this milk and while I don’t find myself in heated… read more
McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Beef Not Linked to E. coli Outbreak
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 28, 2024
After a major scare with the infamous McDonald’s Quarter Pounder and a recent outbreak of E. coli it has been confirmed that it was indeed not the beef that caused the outbreak, but instead the slivered onions. In a recently… read more
McDonalds E. coli Outbreak, 49 Sick and 1 Death
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 22, 2024
Today a new outbreak has been announced by the CDC linked to the ever-popular fast food chain, McDonalds. So far, 49 people are sick in 10 states, and one person has died. Here is everything we know about this McDonalds… read more