Most coliform bacteria do not cause disease, but some rare strains of Escherichia coli—one type of coliform bacteria—can cause serious illness. That includes the strain 0157:H7, which has been ...
Illnesses were reported between Sept. 27 and Oct. 11. The outbreak involves infections with E. coli 0157:H7, a type of bacteria that produces a dangerous toxin. It causes about 74,000 infections ...
The outbreak involves infections with E. coli 0157:H7, a type of bacteria that produces a dangerous toxin. It causes about 74,000 infections in the U.S. annually, leading to more than 2,000 ...
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of infections caused by E. coli O157:H7. As of Nov. 14, 18 ...
St. Louis County health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections among students and parents at a local high school. The sick ...
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
Most people infected with the toxin-producing E. coli experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. Most recover without treatment after five to seven days. People are advised to call ...
Health officials are urging people to contact their health care provider if they ate a hamburger, especially if undercooked, ...
The number of E. coli cases linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has risen to 90, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday, up from 75 reported cases Friday. The slivered onions ...
On Tuesday, Oct. 22, the CDC posted a food safety alert on its website confirming that it is investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders across 10 states. The CDC ...