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Iceberg and Romaine Salad Blend Suspected in E. coli Outbreak

An iceberg and romaine salad blend served at catering events, restaurants, and a school is the suspected source of a 10-state E. coli outbreak. The salad blend was produced by Taylor Farms, the same company that produced onions linked to the…

Carrot E. coli Outbreak Sickens 5 in MInnesota

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Colorado is the Epicenter of McDonald's E. coli Outbreak

E. coli, Pathogens

Colorado is the epicenter of a 13-state E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. More than one-third of the illnesses and the only reported fatality have been reported from Colorado. And onions suspected as a source of the outbreak…

E. coli Outbreak: McDonald's Quarter Pounders

E. coli, Pathogens

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has sickened 49 people killing one of them. At least 10 people have been hospitalized, one of them is being treated for hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a life-threatening complication…

E. coli Recall for Bulk Organic Walnuts sold at Whole Foods...

E. coli, Pathogens

An E. coli outbreak has triggered a recall for organic walnuts sold in bulk at Whole Foods, New Seasons Market, and other natural food stores and co-ops. Consumers who have recently purchased bulk walnuts should check recall information carefully. On…

E. coli Outbreak Linked to Bulk Walnuts

E. coli, Pathogens

An E. coli outbreak has been linked to bulk organic walnuts sold at Whole Foods, New Seasons, and other natural food stores and co-ops. Seven of the 12 people sickened have been hospitalized, two of them with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS),…

Ground Beef E. coli Alert Incudes Hannaford Stores

E. coli, Pathogens

A ground beef E. coli alert includes Hannaford stores. On April 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) issued a public health alert for ground beef that may be contained with E. coli O157:H7 …

Has it Been 2 Years Without a Leafy Greens E. coli Outbreak?

E. coli, Pathogens

E. coli in Raw Farm Cheddar Leaves Two with HUS Kidney Failure

E. coli, Outbreak

An E. coli outbreak linked to unpasteurized Raw Farm cheddar now includes two cases of HUS kidney failure. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a form of kidney failure, is a complication that affects about seven percent of E. coli patients. HUS…

Miguel's E. coli Outbreak Turns Deadly

E. coli, Outbreak, Pathogens

One person sickened in the E. coli outbreak linked to Miguel's Cucina 4S Ranch in San Diego has died. John Christ Ferber, 87, of San Diego, passed away on October 26. The outbreak has sickened 35 people ranging in age from 6 to 87 years…