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Yogurt E. coli Outbreak Sickens 11 Kids
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 1, 2021
An outbreak of E. coli, which is believed to have started in early March, now includes 11 confirmed cases, including six children under the age of 10. The ongoing investigation by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has identified… read more
Several Maquoketa Iowa Children Have E. coli – Source a Mystery
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 10, 2021
Several news outlets out of Maquoketa, Iowa are reporting severe E. coli illnesses in children – some of which have developed a rare, life-threatening complication. Some of these children have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, which can lead to… read more
Officials Warn of E. coli Maine Deli Exposure
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 21, 2021
In the press release, the Maine CDC stated that an infected worker at Morse’s Sauerkraut handled deli food while infectious from April 1 through May 13. They state that people who purchased food from the deli in this E. coli… read more
Seattle E. coli Outbreak, 7 Children Sick (Updated)
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 5, 2021
Just today, King County announced a Seattle E. coli Outbreak. Public Health is investigating a new cluster of seven children infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (also known as STEC) in King County. All cases are currently under 14 years… read more
Mystery E. coli Outbreak – Leafy Greens Again to Blame?
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 10, 2021
On February 2nd of this year, the CDC announced an ongoing investigation of a mystery outbreak of E. coli resulting in 16 illnesses, and 5 hospitalizations spread across 5 states. Approximately 265,000 people are infected with E. coli every year,… read more
4 Leafy Greens Ecoli Outbreaks – No Confirmed Source
E. coli | December 23, 2020
A series of 4 E. coli outbreaks, spanning 21 states are currently under investigation by the CDC, FDA, and regulatory officials from several states. Multiple states have patients from each of the 3 outbreaks. A total of over a hundred… read more
2 Mystery Ecoli Outbreaks – Leafy Greens Ecoli Outbreak Again?
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 30, 2020
The CDC and FDA have announced two mysterious outbreaks this week. At this time, no particular food item(s) have been identified and no recalls have been announced. Could this mean another Leafy Greens Ecoli Outbreak? Outbreaks Abound – What We… read more
Ground Beef Ecoli Recall – This Time 40,000 Pounds Worth
E. coli,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 14, 2020
Guess what? There is yet another Ground Beef Ecoli Recall in the news today. This time, Lakeside Refrigerated Services is the implicated company. USDA noted that the problem was discovered during routine FSIS testing. There have been no confirmed reports… read more
David B’s Custom Meats Ground Beef Linked to Non-O157 Ecoli Outbreak?
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 14, 2020
The Illinois Department of Agriculture issued a public health alert this week citing ground beef from a Macoupin County, Illinois establishment – David B’s Custom Meats of Carlinville IL – is potentially linked to a Non-O157 STEC Ecoli illness. It… read more
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 30, 2020
Coming under fire in the past few years have been E. coli outbreaks and where they originated. Officials have been trying to get to the bottom of these outbreaks, sometimes with little information at the end. How this keeps happening… read more