E. coli

Detroit's Planted Detroit vertical farm emphasizes food safety measures like PPE protocols and water filtration to prevent contamination as cyclosporiasis cases near 1,300. The farm grows produce indoors with strict contamination controls, including seed testing and clean room procedures.

Two popular Minneapolis beaches are temporarily closed due to elevated E. coli levels detected during water quality monitoring. The closures occurred after test results exceeded state guidelines for safe water quality.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled frozen GreenWise Organic Blueberries due to possible E. coli contamination. The product was sold at Publix stores in eight states, and consumers are advised not to consume it due to 12 confirmed cases of illness linked to the contamination.

Publix is recalling frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries linked to 12 E. coli cases. The recall affects products with lot code 60401 and best-by date Feb. 9, 2028, sold in Alabama, Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Customers are urged to return or discard the product.

Publix recalled frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries linked to 12 confirmed E. coli cases. The recall, initiated by Chilean company Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., affects products with lot code 60401 and best-by date Feb. 9, 2028, sold in eight U.S. states.

Publix recalled frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries after they were linked to 12 confirmed E. coli cases. The affected product, with lot code 60401 and a best-by date of Feb. 9, 2028, was sold in eight U.S. states between May 11 and June 5.

Elevated E. coli levels have closed four metro beaches, including Lake Hiawatha and Lake McCarrons County Park, prompting warnings about fecal contamination risks. Authorities report no illnesses but advise avoiding water ingestion. Some lakes, like Bde Maka Ska, are now open after previous closures.

Scientists at the University of Minnesota claim to have built the most life-like synthetic cell, SpudCell, assembled entirely from nonliving components capable of growth, DNA replication, division, and passing traits to offspring. The synthetic cells require lab-controlled nutrients and external components to survive and have not undergone peer review, with researchers acknowledging limitations like 30% genome inheritance after five generations.

The Boil Water Notice in Koreatown has been lifted after E. coli contamination was detected in the water supply, allowing residents to safely use tap water again.

A Boil Water Notice in Koreatown, enacted on June 30 due to E. coli contamination in a water sample, has been lifted. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) confirmed that tap water is now safe to drink after rigorous testing.

A Boil Water Notice remains in effect in Koreatown after E. coli was detected in a water sample. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power stated the contamination is limited to one testing site and does not impact the overall water distribution system.

The Los Angeles Department of Power and Water issued a boil-water notice for a two-block area of Koreatown after routine testing detected E. coli. The notice was issued on Wednesday by the department.

The Los Angeles Department of Power and Water issued a boil-water notice for a two-block area in Koreatown after routine testing detected E. coli. The notice was issued on Wednesday.

A boil-water notice was issued for a section of Koreatown due to E. coli contamination. The advisory alerts residents to potential health risks from contaminated water.

A Boil Water Notice has been issued for a two-block section of Koreatown after E. coli was detected in water samples. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power states the contamination is limited to one testing site and does not impact the broader water distribution system.

Three beaches in Minneapolis—North Beach, 32nd Street Beach at Bde Maka Ska, and Hiawatha Beach—are closed due to high E. coli levels detected by Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board staff. Closures are expected through the 4th of July weekend, with retesting planned until water quality meets safety standards.

A boil water notice was issued for a two-block area of Koreatown after E. coli was detected in a routine water sample. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) advises residents to boil tap water or use bottled water for drinking and cooking until further notice.

Three Minneapolis beaches are closing temporarily due to E. coli contamination in the water. The closures are a public health precaution.

Officials in Iowa, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington have closed beaches due to elevated bacteria levels, including E. coli, raising health concerns for swimmers. The Environment America Research & Policy Center reported 61% of U.S. beaches had potentially unsafe contamination in 2024. Contamination sources include fecal matter from urban runoff, sewage overflows, and pathogens from factory farms.

Colorado's drought is causing higher water temperatures and reduced water levels in Denver, leading to elevated E. coli and blue-green algae levels. The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) warns of public health risks, including harmful algae blooms and contaminated water activities, and is implementing increased testing and real-time monitoring systems.

A health investigation is underway in Tamil Nadu, India, over liquid discharge from Tata's iPhone parts factory allegedly contaminating groundwater and causing farmers' health issues, including skin problems. The state pollution control board warned Tata in May 2026, but the company claims recent water samples showed no contamination. Health officials found E. coli in farm water samples, indicating fecal contamination.

Two Houston-area residents pleaded guilty to falsifying wastewater testing results that showed illegal levels of ammonia, E. coli, and phosphorus. The U.S. Attorney's Office reported the case.

A precautionary boil water order was issued for North Lauderdale residents after a water testing error led to conflicting E. coli results. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection reported an initial positive test, followed by a negative result, prompting the advisory. Officials are notifying residents via phone calls, social media, and public alerts until the order is lifted Saturday.

Mark McAfee's Raw Farm sells raw milk linked to multiple outbreaks of salmonella, E. coli, and bird flu, yet the business generates $30 million annually. Federal and state regulators have tied the farm to over a dozen recalls and illnesses, but the government has not shut it down despite health experts warning of raw milk's risks.

The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in Orland Park will reopen on Tuesday after a staff member reported being treated for E. coli. The facility had been closed temporarily due to the health concern.

The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in Orland Park is set to reopen after officials completed a review following E. coli infections linked to the facility. The reopening occurs Tuesday following the investigation into the health issue.

Orland Park pool was temporarily closed due to possible E. coli cases, according to the village. The closure is linked to concerns about the pool's safety.

Centennial Park Aquatic Center in Orland Park temporarily closed after two E. coli infections linked to the facility. The closure is precautionary while further testing is conducted.

The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in Orland Park was closed after two E. coli cases were linked to the facility. Orland Park Recreation announced the closure on social media Saturday.

A water park in Orland Park, Centennial Park, has been temporarily closed for testing after two potential E. coli cases linked to the facility were reported. Officials advise recent visitors to contact healthcare providers if experiencing symptoms like diarrhea, stomach cramping, nausea, vomiting, or fever.

A family is suing The Kebab Shop restaurant chain and its beef supplier, alleging that their child was infected with E. coli from beef kofta. The California Department of Public Health is investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to the restaurant chain between March 27 and April 30.

A family is suing The Kebab Shop restaurant chain and its beef supplier, alleging that their child contracted E. coli from beef kofta. The California Department of Public Health is investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to the restaurant's beef kofta, which occurred between March 27 and April 30.

A California family filed a lawsuit against a popular kebab restaurant chain after their child was hospitalized during an E. coli outbreak linked to grilled beef kofta sold in Los Angeles. The child, identified as J.A.K., allegedly consumed the contaminated beef kofta at The Kebab.

Holidaymakers are visiting beaches despite concerns over sewage pollution, following the death of Rachael's son from E. coli. The article questions the safety of seaside trips amid ongoing sewage discharge issues.

A British baby girl died from an E. coli-linked kidney condition after staying at a Tui-managed hotel in Egypt, where two other British children had previously fallen critically ill with the same illness. The incident has led to scrutiny of Tui's safety protocols.

California health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to beef kofta sold at The Kebab Shop, which has infected nine people, including six children, and hospitalized five victims. The outbreak has prompted concern across the state.

Scientists discovered madecassic acid, derived from Centella asiatica, can kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria like E. coli by targeting a bacterial protein absent in humans, offering a promising new antibiotic approach.

Cheese products have been linked to an E. coli outbreak, with the same bacteria found in a deadly McDonald's recall. The connection highlights potential food safety concerns.

A Chinese researcher, Youhuang Xiang, pleaded guilty to smuggling E. coli into the U.S. and was sentenced to over four months in prison. The case involved concealed biological materials in a mislabeled shipment and allegations of lying about his Chinese Communist Party affiliation.

Hawaii health officials have issued brown water advisories across multiple islands due to contamination from a Kona Low storm and lingering wet conditions. The advisories warn of risks like E. coli and salmonella exposure, urging swimmers to avoid murky coastal waters during the spring travel season.