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E. coli, listeria, and salmonella outbreaks: symptoms and definitions


E. coli, listeria, and salmonella outbreaks: symptoms and definitions

McDonald's onion-associated E. coli cases were spread across 13 states McDonald's is being sued after an E. coli outbreak hit restaurants in at least 13 states. E. coli, listeria and salmonella bacteria are once again making headlines and making Americans sick. But what exactly are these little troublemakers? Honestly, unless you have a microscope and […]

Food poisoning at Maryland seafood purveyor from home-cooked food


Food poisoning at Maryland seafood purveyor from home-cooked food

The distribution of the meal was “unauthorized,” the company said. Neither consumers nor points of sale were affected by the contaminated food. Mass food poisoning scare linked to employee prepared meals A mass poisoning incident at a Maryland fishmonger may be linked to food produced by an employee, according to the Howard County Health Department. […]

E. coli outbreak, including 1 death, linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders


E. coli outbreak, including 1 death, linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders

(Gray News) – At least one person has died and dozens more have fallen ill from E. coli linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. An investigation into the illnesses began Tuesday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the CDC, 49 people from 10 states have become ill, about half of whom […]