BBC News reports that six weeks after the E.coli outbreak in south Wales, health experts have begun testing over 200 children after E.coli cases were discovered at a school not much far from the original outbreak.
The outbreak affected 171 people, most of them children, in more than 40 schools. The infection also led to the death of five-year-old Mason Jones.Continue Reading E.coli tests in Brecon outbreak
Prevalence of Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli in beef cattle
The Journal of Food Protection published that a large number of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strains have caused major outbreaks and sporadic cases of human illnesses, including mild diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, hemorrhagic colitis, and the life-threatening hemolytic uremic syndrome.
In a large number of STEC-associated outbreaks, the infections were attributed to consumption of ground beef or other beef products contaminated with cattle feces.Continue Reading Prevalence of Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli in beef cattle
E. coli warning posted
The New York State Health Department has issued warnings about Philly-Gourmet hamburger patties after three Saratoga County residents got sick after eating the patties, which later tested positive for E. coli.
The State suggests that residents cook all ground beef to 160 degrees before eating it, and to always wash your hands before and after
FDA targets lettuce industry with E. coli guidance
The Food and Drug Administration’s letter to the California lettuce industry stems from the 19 outbreaks of E coli 0157:H7 in the past decade, with one outbreak reported in Minnesota last month.
The letter provides guidance, but does not set out new regulations.Continue Reading FDA targets lettuce industry with E. coli guidance
FDA: E. coli efforts lacking
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent a letter to the California lettuce industry, outlining a plan of immediate action for state regulatory agencies and the industry to protect fresh-cut produce from E. coli contamination, according to the Herald-Salinas Bureau.
Investigations into outbreaks associated with lettuce and spinach, including an incident in September involving Dole Fresh Vegetable bagged salads in Minnesota, traced the produce back to the Salinas valley in California.Continue Reading FDA: E. coli efforts lacking
Georgia Firm Recalls Ground Beef for Possible E. Coli O157:H7
The USDA announced that Thomasville, Georgia-based American Fresh Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 6,200 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
The products subject to recall are 10-pound chubs of “AMERICAN FRESH FOODS THOMASVILLE, GA 31792–FINE GROUND BEEF 73/27 10LB”.
The ground beef was shipped to retail stores in Florida.
40 tons of hamburger patties may have E coli O157:H7, USA
The Food Safety & Inspection Services has announced that Quaker Maid Meats Inc, of Reading, Pennsylvania, is voluntarily recalling 40 tons of hamburger patties because they may be infected with E. coli O157:H7.
Most E.Coli strains reside harmlessly in human and animal intestines. However, the 0157:H7 strain can cause severe illness.Continue Reading 40 tons of hamburger patties may have E coli O157:H7, USA
E. coli lawsuit filed against meat supplier, grocer
An E. coli lawsuit has been filed in Albany County Supreme Court by Marler-Clark and Underberg & Kessler against Topps Meat Company and Price Chopper. The contaminated hamburger was produced by Topps and sold by Price Chopper.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Darrell and Laurie Boehlke and their 8-year-old daughter, Erika, who became
FSIS Announces Quick and Efficient Method of Detecting E. coli O157:H7
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service will be adopting the BAX system to detect E. coli O157:H7 in raw beef.
According to the Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, the BAX system has proven to be a rapid, highly sensitive test for the detection of low levels of E. coli O157:H7
Kaja Nygard coming home after battle with infection
Five-year-old Kaja Nygard is expected to be released from the hospital, more than a month after she contracted E. coli.
Kaja became so sick that she required five blood transfusions, five surgeries and was forced to undergo dialysis after her kidneys failed after developing hemolytic uremic syndrome caused by the E. coli infection. In addition, she developed pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas.Continue Reading Kaja Nygard coming home after battle with infection