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Escherichia coli O157:H7
Huron E. coli Illness Investigation in Michigan
2, September 2010
Public health officials in Huron County, Michigan, have announced a cluster of apparent E. coli 0157:H7 infections in at least five individuals.
Huron County Health Department issued a press release about the apparent E. coli outbreak, but did not…
E. coli ground beef outbreaks highlighted by CDC
15, August 2010
Over time, E. coli ground beef outbreaks have proven to be a significant factor in causing illnesses across large geographic areas.
The pattern held up in the most recent CDC Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance Report compiled by the…
Super A Foods Inc. Retailer of Recalled Beef
11, August 2010
Super A Foods, Inc. is included on the list of retailers that may have sold beef products recalled by Valley Meat Company, a Modesto CA firm prior to the recall being issued on August 5. Super A. Foods, Inc. is…
Mi Pueblo San Jose Inc. Retailer of Recalled Beef for E coli 0157:H7
11, August 2010
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has finally released the list of retailers that sold the Valley Meat Co. beef, recalled for possible E coli 0157:H7 contamination. The FSIS recall list is extensive and Mi…
Valley Meat E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak in CA
6, August 2010
A California ground beef E. coli outbreak is related to Valley Meat Company’s hamburger E. coli 0157:H7 recall of 1 million pounds of frozen beef patties and bulk ground beef, according to a news release issued today by the…
WA Child E. coli Case Prompts Alert to Parents
6, August 2010
A Clark County, Washington, E. coli alert is active for parents in the west Hazel Dell area whose kids used the play area at Lake Shore Athletic Club between July 10 and August 4.
Dr. Alan Melnick, the county’s top…
E. coli in Lake Bemidji Infects Three Minnesotans
31, July 2010
The Minnesota Department of Health has linked three E. coli illness cases to the beach at Diamond Point Park in Bemidji.
All three of those who became ill from E. coli O157:H7 were hospitalized, and one person developed life-threatening…
E. coli Traceability and Eradication Act Introduced by Food Safety Stalwart Rosa DeLauro
29, July 2010
Connecticut Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro has introduced the E. coli Traceability and Eradication Act — a bill that would require stricter testing procedures for meat and processing facilities.
Rep. DeLauro says in a press release that the goal is to completely…
CDC Tracks Another Increase in E. coli Cases
23, July 2010
The U.S. Summary of Notifiable Diseases for calendar year 2008 was published this week by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
For Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli, a category dominated by E. coli O157:H7, the total number…
Backgrounder on Lettuce E. coli Outbreaks
21, July 2010
Lettuce and leafy greens are on the top of the list of the 10 riskiest foods regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.
No lettuce E. coli outbreaks have occurred this summer, but earlier this month Fresh Express recalled Romaine-based…
