According to an article in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Minnesota health officials have traced an E. coli outbreak in late April to ground beef sold at grocery several stores in Minnesota towns.
The meat was sold under a store label at the Edina Lunds, and Byerly’s stores in Minnetonka, Chanhassen and St. Louis Park, according
The Bakersfield Californian reported today that at least four children have become ill with symptoms of E. coli infection, and have been hospitalized – two with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Health officials are continuing their investigation into the apparent outbreak, and are assessing potential common exposures the children may have had. According to the article,
After an E. coli outbreak that sickened at least three children, St. Helena Little League will no longer serve hamburgers at concession stands during games.
The Napa Valley Register reported that Jim Gamble, president of St. Helena Little League, said the organization’s snack shacks now serve only pre-packaged and pre-cooked food. "The resolution was passed
The Maine Department of Agriculture announced that Bubier Meats is recalling meat products for potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Products subject to the recall are:
A vaccine is being produced by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that is designed to prevent E. coli infection in humans, according to the New York Times. A vaccine is also being produced by Bionishe, a Canadian company, that is designed to reduce the number of E. coli bacteria shed in cattle feces.
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