In 1857, a young pediatrician named Theodor Escherich discovered what may very well be the most well-studied organism today. The rod-shaped bacterium named Escherichia coli, better known as E. coli, ...

The Jordan River faces pollution issues, including E. coli and algal blooms. Efforts to improve water quality include ...

"Local and state water quality tests have confirmed that the water is safe for all uses effective immediately," officials said Saturday.

Public health experts don’t yet know where this current outbreak is coming from. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself and your family. If you feel like there's been a lot of food recalls and ...

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MINNEAPOLIS — Eleven recent cases of E. coli in Minnesota have been linked to burgers eaten at Red Cow and Hen House. The Minnesota Department of Health says it has identified 10 cases of E. coli in ...

Over 58,000 pounds of ground beef products have been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. On Sept. 15, the U.S. Department of Agriculture shared the news in a bulletin on its website.

Germina brand "Brocoli Calabrese" seeds are being recalled in Canada because of contamination with pathogenic E. Coli. The recall was triggered by a recall in another country, according to the ...

Federal health officials have linked an E. coli outbreak to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders sold in several states. One person from Colorado has died and dozens of others have been sickened in 10 states, ...

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