CDC: E. coli Outbreak at Major Carrot Supplier Leads to 1 Death, Dozens of Infections
One person has died and dozens more have been infected after eating carrots contaminated with E. coli, health officials said.
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Health Alert: Officials Warn of Ground Beef Contaminated by E.coli
Food safety officials have issued a nationwide public health alert for ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli.
Swamp Alert: D.C. Issues Boil Water Advisory for Northeast Neighborhoods
D.C. Water has issued a boil water advisory after a crew fixing a pipeline could have allowed containminants to seep into the water supply.
Over 75K Pounds of Salad Recalled Due to E. Coli Outbreak
More than 75,000 pounds of salad have been recalled due to a possible E. coli contamination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Child Dies After Contracting E. Coli Linked to San Diego Fair
A child who became sick from E. coli following a visit to the San Diego County Fair died on Monday.
Pillsbury Flour Recalled for Possible E.coli Contamination
The FDA has announced that “Pillsbury Best 5-Pound Bread Flour” has been recalled for possible E.coli contamination.
CDC: Romaine Lettuce Safe to Eat Again After Deadly E. Coli Outbreak
Health officials from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are saying it is safe to eat romaine lettuce again after a deadly E. coli outbreak infected 172 people in 32 states.
Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Becomes Deadly
After spreading to half the country and infecting more than 120 people, the E. coli outbreak claims its first life.
CDC Confirms 7-State E. Coli Outbreak, Officials Confused
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a mysterious outbreak of E. coli bacteria that has now spread across multiple state lines.
Woman Sues Sephora, Claims Lipstick Sample Gave Her Oral Herpes
A California woman filed a lawsuit against the cosmetics retailer Sephora, claiming that a lipstick sample from the store gave her oral herpes.
Hurricane Harvey Victims to Participate in Toxic Exposure Study
In a new study, researchers hope to glean a better understanding of the possible health risks Hurricane Harvey victims face by outfitting them with special wristbands that monitor exposure to contaminated flood waters and airborne toxins.
E. Coli Tainted Hurricane Harvey Floodwaters Significantly, Data Reveals
The latest data from public health officials reveal that the Escherichia coli bacteria, better known as E. coli, tainted Hurricane Harvey’s raging floodwaters significantly in Houston and the surrounding affected regions.
Study: Bacteria Adapts, Strengthens, Reproduces Faster in Space
Recent experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have produced new and disturbing revelations about bacteria’s behavior outside of our atmosphere.
Biorisk: Doomsday Bug, Resistant to Every Drug, Found in L.A.
Los Angeles County Health authorities issued a national biorisk warning on Tuesday after identifying a patient infected with the 100 percent drug-resistant “mcr-1” bacterial pathogen, apparently acquired through international travel.
Antibiotic Apocalypse: Scientists Warn that Humans Are Losing War with Bacteria
A new study showing rapid adaptation of harmful bacteria able to resist even the sternest antibiotics has led a number of scientists to warn of an imminent “post-antibiotic era” when current medicine will find itself unable to treat many common
Chipotle Closes Oregon, Washington Stores Due to E. Coli
Chipotle closed 43 restaurants in Oregon and Washington due to an E. coli outbreak in the region.
Silicon Valley Water Scare: E. Coli Found in Los Altos Water Supply
Hundreds of Cal Water customers in a portion of Los Altos were at risk of being sickened by traces of the E. coli bacteria and total coliform in their water this weekend.
14 Brands of Bottled Water Recalled in 11 States over Possible E. Coli Contamination
Pennsylvania’s Niagara Bottling company has initiated an voluntary recall of 14 brands of bottled water, sold mostly under store names, over fears that the products might be contaminated with the E. coli bacteria.
