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health1 day ago•14 min saved

Bay Area E. coli outbreak tied to The Kebab Shop prompts health alert

State health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to The Kebab Shop chain in the Bay Area, with nine California residents infected between March 27 and April 30, 2026. The strain can produce a Shiga toxin and cause diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting, and abdominal cramps. The Kebab Shop paused sales of grilled beef kofta on May 18 and is cooperating with investigators. Current information indicates the implicated beef product was distributed only to The Kebab Shop; exposure is not ongoing. Most people recover within a week, and there have been no deaths.

via The Mercury News|

#bay-area #beef-kofta #california

health2 months ago•5 min saved

Unpasteurized dairy outbreak grows to 9 cases, including kidney failure

The FDA’s latest update says 9 people in three states are sick in an E. coli outbreak linked to unpasteurized dairy products, including Raw Farm raw cheddar and raw milk. Three have been hospitalized and one developed hemolytic-uremic syndrome (kidney failure). Whole-genome sequencing suggests a common source, while Raw Farm denies the link and has not issued a recall. Most patients are children under 5, underscoring the danger of raw dairy.

via Ars Technica|

#ecoli #health #hemolytic-uremic-syndrome

health2 months ago•13 min saved

Nine ill in E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk and cheese, FDA investigating

Nine people have fallen ill in a U.S. E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk and unpasteurized cheeses, with federal investigators tracing the source and warning consumers about unpasteurized dairy products.

via AP News|

#ecoli #food-safety #health

health2 months ago•180 min saved

Raw-milk cheddar linked to E. coli outbreak sickens 7 across 3 states

Seven people in California, Florida and Texas have fallen ill with E. coli after consuming cheddar cheese made from raw milk; the cheese from California-based Raw Farm is considered the likely outbreak source, though no Raw Farm products have tested positive. Illnesses occurred from September 2025 to mid-February 2026, with more than half of cases in children age 3 or younger and two hospitalizations. The FDA has urged Raw Farm to remove its raw-cheese products from sale, but the company declined recall, and the CDC says consumers should consider not eating the products. Genetic analysis shows closely related E. coli strains among patients, and investigators continue to identify the contamination source and any additional linked products.

via CNN|

#cheddar-cheese #ecoli #fda

health2 months ago•4 min saved

Raw Farm cheddar linked to E. coli outbreak, company declines recall

The FDA has linked Raw Farm's raw-milk cheddar to a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin–producing E. coli, identifying seven cases across California (5), Florida (1), and Texas (1), including four children under age 3 and two hospitalizations with no deaths. Genetic testing points to a common source, and three interviewed patients reported consuming Raw Farm cheese. The FDA urged a voluntary recall, but Raw Farm has refused and publicized statements disputing the findings, asserting its own testing shows no E. coli. The case adds to Raw Farm’s history of outbreaks linked to unpasteurized dairy, with pasteurization cited as reducing risk by regulators.

via Ars Technica|

#ecoli #fda #health

health2 months ago•3 min saved

FDA probes Raw Farm cheddar in multistate E. coli outbreak

The FDA linked two Raw Farm raw cheddar products to a multistate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak (seven cases across California, Florida and Texas, including several children); the company has not issued a recall, the FDA is testing the cheeses with state partners, and health officials urge consumers to avoid the affected products and practice kitchen hygiene.

via NBC News|

#ecoli #fda #health

space4 months ago•2 min saved

Microgravity reshapes the bacteria–phage battle aboard the ISS

A study on the ISS shows that microgravity alters how bacteria and their phages interact: E. coli and phage T7 infect more slowly without convection, leading to distinct mutations in both organisms; space-evolved phages become better at binding and, when tested back on Earth, are more effective against certain UTI-causing E. coli—highlighting potential for phage therapies and astronaut health research, albeit with cost barriers to replicating microgravity experiments.

via TechSpot|

#ecoli #evolution #microgravity

health7 months ago•1 min saved

Contaminated Meat May Be a Hidden Cause of UTIs

A new study links nearly 20% of urinary tract infections to E. coli strains from contaminated chicken and turkey, highlighting the importance of proper meat handling and cooking to prevent infections, especially in low-income areas.

via Scripps News|

#chicken #ecoli #food-safety

health7 months ago•3 min saved

Contaminated Meat Responsible for 1 in 5 UTIs, Study Finds

A study links contaminated meat, especially chicken and turkey, to 20% of urinary tract infections in the U.S., highlighting food safety concerns and the need for proper meat handling practices.

via Los Angeles Times|

#contaminated-meat #ecoli #food-safety

health7 months ago•2 min saved

Contaminated Meat Responsible for Nearly 20% of UTIs, Study Finds

A study finds that nearly 20% of urinary tract infections in Southern California are linked to E. coli from contaminated meat, especially chicken and turkey, with low-income communities at higher risk, highlighting a food safety concern that extends across the US.

via Milken Institute School of Public Health|

#contaminated-meat #ecoli #foodborne-illness

science9 months ago•2 min saved

Coffee and Antibiotics: A Risky Combination, Study Finds

A study shows that caffeine can interfere with antibiotic effectiveness by altering gene regulation in E. coli bacteria, potentially reducing drug uptake, though the implications for humans remain uncertain and further research is needed.

via ScienceAlert|

#antibiotics #bacteria #coffee

science9 months ago•2 min saved

Coffee and Antibiotics: A Risky Combination, Study Finds

A study shows that caffeine can interfere with antibiotic effectiveness by altering gene regulation in E. coli bacteria, potentially reducing the bacteria's uptake of antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, though effects in humans are still unknown.

via yahoo.com|

#antibiotics #bacteria #coffee

health11 months ago•1 min saved

Tragic Food Poisoning Outbreak Claims Girl's Life in Northern France

A severe food poisoning outbreak in northern France has resulted in the death of a 12-year-old girl and hospitalizations of seven children, with E.coli bacteria suspected as the cause. Authorities are investigating the source, including possible contaminated meat, and have closed several butchers in Saint-Quentin. Precautionary advice includes strict hygiene and proper food handling.

via BBC|

#ecoli #food-poisoning #france

health1 year ago•2 min saved

Woman suffers 7-year sinus infection after ex's shocking act in hotel room

A woman claims she has suffered from a seven-year infection caused by her ex-boyfriend's fart in her face while she was immobile after ankle surgery, which was later diagnosed as an E.coli infection from fecal bacteria.

via LADbible|

#ecoli #fart #health

health1 year ago•6 min saved

McDonald's E. Coli Outbreak Resolved, Snack Wraps Returning in 2025

Public health officials quickly traced an E. coli outbreak to slivered onions used in McDonald's Quarter Pounders across 14 states, leading to 104 illnesses and one death. The CDC and FDA worked with state health officials and McDonald's to identify the source, resulting in a temporary halt of Quarter Pounder sales and a recall of onions from a Colorado supplier. Despite extensive testing, the exact contamination source remains unconfirmed, but the outbreak is now declared over.

via NBC News|

#cdc #ecoli #food-safety