E. coli infections linked to poor hygiene, not contaminated food

Researchers warn that people who become infected with drug-resistant Escherichia coli most likely do so due to poor hygiene practices, not mishandled food.

New research shows how pathogenic E. coli O157:H7 binds to fresh vegetables

Food-poisoning outbreaks linked to disease-causing strains of the bacterium Escherichia coli are normally associated with tainted meat products.

Does Grilling Kill E. Coli O157:H7?

Top sirloin steaks have been getting a grilling in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food safety studies. USDA microbiologist John B

Food Safety Researchers Target Lesser-Known E. coli Types

Almost everyone knows about Escherichia coli O157:H7, the culprit behind many headline-making outbreaks of foodborne illness in the United States. But the lesser-known relatives of this pathogenic microbe are increasingly of concern to food safety scientists.

FDA: Consumers Should Not Eat Sally Jackson Cheese Due To Risk Of Escherichia coli O157:H7

Fast Facts – Sally Jackson Cheese of Oroville, Wash., has agreed to voluntarily recall all of its cheeses. – All Sally Jackson cheeses on the market should be avoided because the products were processed under conditions that create a significant risk of contamination, and because Sally Jackson cheeses have been identified as one possible source of several cases of Escherichia coli (E…