HUS
HUS is Leading Cause of Kidney Failure in Children
World Kidney Day is March 11 and part of raising awareness about the importance of our kidneys to our overall health is understanding that food poisoning is a major contributor to kidney failure in children.
The worldwide leading cause of kidney…
Better Tracing of E coli in Hamburger
As the United States heads into warmer months when outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 become more prevalent, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is holding public meetings for input on strengthening the E. coli tracing system.
Of particular concern is improving record keeping at…
Fighting HUS E coli by Studying How to Kill it in Cattle
A microbiologist at Washington State University has received a $1 million grant from USDA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative to study if previous research into stopping the bacteria at its source – cattle – may be more effective once different…
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 HUS…
Toll House E. coli Outbreak: FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Toll House Cookie Dough
By Kathy Will
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning consumers not to eat any varieties of prepackaged Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough due to the risk of contamination with E. coli O157:H7.
Nestle…
Four Cases of HUS in Georgia Outbreak
A Southwest Georgia Public Health District news release indicated that the Barbecue Pit, a restaurant in Moultrie, Georgia may be linked to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened several people in Colquitt County, Georgia. Eight people have confirmed cases of E.…
