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Escherichia coli O157:H7 is a serotype of the bacterial species Escherichia coli and is one of the Shiga-like toxin–producing types of E. coli. It is a cause of disease, typically foodborne illness, through consumption of contaminated and raw food, including raw milk and undercooked ground beef. [10] [11]
This form of E. coli brings bloody diarrhea, stomachaches and vomiting for five to seven days. About 5-10% of people sickened with O157:H7, according to the CDC, gets hemolytic uremic syndrome or HUS.
Wolverine Packing Co. has recalled more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef products because of possible E. coli contamination. As of Nov. 20, 15 people have been reported ill.
Wolverine Packing Co. has recalled more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef over E. coli concerns. Here are the brands to look out for and how to stay safe.
The FSIS introduced testing for E. coli O157:H7 in ground meat. [5] The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reclassified E. coli O157:H7 as an adulterant in ground beef. [39] The USDA introduced the Pathogen Reduction and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (PR/HACCP) program. [5] [40] [39] [41]
The CDC has identified two ingredients — slivered onions and ¼-lb. beef patties — as possible sources of the outbreak. The beef patties are used exclusively in Quarter Pounders and the ...
Dozens of people across the U.S. have contracted E. coli traced to ingredients in McDonald's Quarter Pounders, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. As a result, McDonald's ...
The Food and Drug Administration just alerted consumers of an active E. coli outbreak investigation impacting 12 states. The source of this outbreak is being linked to a popular McDonald’s sandwich.