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History of E. coli in Ground Beef
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 9, 2024
With a recent outbreak associated with E. coli in ground beef and several recent recalls, it is a good time to explore the connection between E. coli and ground beef and uncover the long history between the pathogen and food…. read more
Wonder Coffee and Sports Bar Linked to E. coli Outbreak
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 9, 2024
King County Public Health is investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to Wonder Coffee and Sports Bar in Seattle Washington. Two people sickened with the same strain of E. coli bacteria reported becoming sick after eating food from Wonder Coffee… read more
How Does E. coli Make You Sick?
E. coli,Our Blog | July 30, 2024
Grilling season is upon us and we all try to ensure the health and safety of our family and friends when cooking out. Today we would like to delve into the idea of how does Ecoli makes people sick… read more
What is Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome?
E. coli,Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome,Our Blog | July 27, 2024
What is Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome? Perhaps someone you know and love has been diagnosed with this syndrome and now you need to know all of the details. I personally didn’t know what this was until recently and came upon it… read more
Montana Ground Beef Ecoli Outbreak
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 24, 2024
On July 24, 2024, the Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD), the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), and other local health departments, announced that they are working together to investigate an E.coli O157:H7 outbreak originating in Flathead… read more
E. coli Illness Linked to Cake Batter
E. coli,Our Blog | July 17, 2024
Imagine being an 11 year old just baking a cake and taking a taste of the batter. Unexplained symptoms develop and then being told that there is an E. coli infection that has been linked to the cake batter and… read more
Why You Shouldn’t Eat Cake Batter
E. coli,Our Blog | July 16, 2024
Growing up I loved baking with my Mom and my Grandmas. It was just something that brought happiness to our family. I continue that with my kids now but as we know more food safety rules than we did in… read more
Olympic Swimmers Fears Over Water Safety
E. coli,Our Blog | June 28, 2024
There’s Ecoli in that water! An open water swimmer has said she hopes Olympics organizers have “a Plan B” after concerns were raised over the water quality in Paris. Somerset athlete Leah Crisp, 22, said swimmers are concerned about the… read more
Shiga Producing Toxin in Lake Anna Virginia
E. coli,Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome,Our Blog | June 25, 2024
Memorial Day weekend is a time when many families in the Lake Anna area of Virginia hit the water. It is usually such a busy time and the waters are packed with people, boats, jet skis and people having the… read more
E. coli,Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome,Our Blog | May 21, 2024
Did you know that your child could be infected with E. coli from lawn sprinklers depending on the water source? Several parents in Utah towns last summer learned this the hard way. This outbreak brings to light some warnings and… read more