The Latest Breaking News from E. coli

New research shows that one of the most common infections in women may be linked to our food supply. Here's what to know to protect yourself.

Drug-resistant infections kill around 700,000 people a year globally

E. coli strains capable of causing severe infections in people were also 'highly' prevalent

These could include E. coli bacteria and another linked with pneumonia, say scientists

Multidrug-resistant E. coli were found in 40% of store-bought meat samples tested in one Spanish city in 2020, according to data that will be presented this weekend at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in Copenhagen.

A new study estimates that bacteria on meat may be responsible for a significant number of urinary tract infections in the U.S.

Scientists spent a year matching the UTI-causing E. coli found in patients at hospital to that in turkey, chicken and pork products sold in the area

There are several strains of bacteria that can cause food poisoning

Large numbers of businesses in eThekwini on South Africa’s eastern seaboard – which includes the port city of Durban – rely heavily on tourism. It’s a popular holiday destination, only six hours by road from Johannesburg. Millions of people living inland head to the warm coastline over the country’s extended…

Besides normal stuffing, your turkey is stuffed with salmonella, campylobacter and E. coli, too

Thoroughly washing produce before preparing and serving food is a good routine to get used to. You should also always cook meats to their recommended internal temperature.