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Negative Test Result Does Not Get Andre’s Catering Off the Hook in St. Louis E. coli Outbreak
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
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
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
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
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
November 20, 2024
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a diverse group of bacteria, with certain strains capable of causing serious illness in humans. These infections are typically linked to contaminated food, water, or close contact with infected individuals or animals. Recognizing the symptoms,… read more
November 18, 2024
Various food safety related websites and news articles have indicated that the FDA has not been able to definitively link Taylor Farms Onions to the recent E. coli outbreak associated with fast food restaurants. But what exactly does that mean?… read more
Rockwood Summit Ecoli Outbreak
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
Rockwood Summit E. coli Lawsuit
November 15, 2024
How Common Are E. coli Outbreaks Caused By Sick Food Workers in the United States?
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