Raw Milk E coli Debate Churns in Wisconsin

Raw milk supporters arrived by busloads yesterday in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, for a legislative hearing on a bill that public health officials say could lead to E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks and deaths by liberalizing trade in unpasteurized mi…

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E. coli in steak

Steak Safety: The Straight Story

E. coli in steak: What you need to know

Is it always safe to eat a steak served rare? Seems like a simple question.

But a Dec. 24 National Steak and Poultry recall of almost 250,000 pounds of blade-tenderized beef forced consumers and health of…

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E. coli outbreak

Steak E. coli Outbreak Investigated by Food Safety Attorneys

Steak E. coli OutbreakNational food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen is investigating a possible nationwide E. coli O157:H7 outbreak involving meat injected with tenderizing ingredients and served at large United States restaurant chains.

Lower-quality cu…

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E coli HUS Frequently Asked Questions

For every outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 there is a corresponding number of cases (usually 5 to 15 percent of the total) that develop into a life-threatening complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). What follows is an E. coli HU…

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Three of Largest Meat Recalls in History Tied to Beef E coli

Three of Largest Meat Recalls in History Tied to Beef E coli

A new study of the largest recall of meat in U.S. history shows that three of the top six meat recalls ever were caused by E. coli O157:H7 in beef.

The information was compiled by The Food Industry Center at the University of…

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Food Safety Experts Want USDA to Dig Deeper When Tests Find E coli 0157:H7 in Meat

Food Safety Experts Want USDA to Dig Deeper When Tests Find E coli 0157:H7 in Meat

Food safety advocates have asked Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for a policy change when routine inspections turn up positive tests in meat for E. coli O157:H7.

They are calling for a shift to deeper investigations — a reform supported by national food…

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USDA E. coli Beef Recall at West Missouri Beef

The third beef E. coli recall of 2010 hails from West Missouri Beef of Rockville, Missouri.

The West Missouri beef recall applies to 14,000 pounds of fresh boneless beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food…

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CDC Connects Steak E coli Outbreak to National Steak and Poultry

CDC Connects Steak E coli Outbreak to National Steak and Poultry

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed there is an association between beef products recalled by National Steak and Poultry and at least some of the illnesses in the 16-state outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 that has sickened…

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Steak Safety: The Straight Story

Steak Safety: The Straight Story

E. coli in steak: What you need to know

Is it always safe to eat a steak served rare? Seems like a simple question.

But a Dec. 24 National Steak and Poultry recall of almost 250,000 pounds of blade-tenderized beef forced consumers…

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E coli Ground Beef Recalled from Restaurant

E coli Ground Beef Recalled from Restaurant

Fairbury Steaks Inc. of Fairbury, Nebraska, is recalling 90 pounds of fresh ground beef that it made Monday and distributed to a restaurant in Ruskin, Nebraska. The name of the restaurant was not published.thumbnail_grinder_w_beef

That’s the report in a ground beef…

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E. coli Beef Went to San Diego Convention Center

E. coli Beef Went to San Diego Convention Center

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The San Diego Convention Center was one of 16 places that received San Diego Meat Co. ground beef recalled for E. coli O157:H7.

As previously reported here on ecoliinformation.com, testing confirmed the presence of E. coli O157:H7 and San Diego Meat recalled ground…

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San Diego Meat Co. Ground Beef E. coli Recall

San Diego Meat Co. Ground Beef E. coli Recall

A finding of E. coli O157:H7  in ground beef made by San Diego Meat Co. has prompted a recall of 925 pounds of patties and bulk product.

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) made the recall announcement, saying no illnesses have yet been…

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E. coli Outbreak Prompts JBS Swift Recall

E. coli Outbreak Prompts JBS Swift Recall

JBS Swift E. coli LawsuitBy Kathy Will

An E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 18 people has been associated with JBS Swift Beef Company beef products.  In response to this outbreak, JBS Swift issued a recall of 380,000 pounds of beef products because…

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E. coli Prompts Beef Recall in New Jersey

E. coli Prompts Beef Recall in New Jersey

By Pritzker Olsen

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service found evidence of E. coli O157:H7 contamination in ground beef at a New Jersey food company, prompting a recall this week of 345 pounds of meat.

Dutch Prime Foods Inc.…

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