Organic walnuts E. Coli alert: 7 hospitalized by recalled bulk nuts that may have been sold in over 300 stores
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have issued warnings about organic bulk walnuts that may be contaminated with E. Coli. The walnuts were distributed to stores in at least 19 states and have so far hospitalized seven people, two of…#cdc #fda #ecoli #gibsonfarms #alaska #arkansas #arizona #colorado #hawaii #idaho (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Organic Walnuts Tied to Serious E. Coli Illnesses
WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024 -- Organic walnuts from a California grower that were distributed to health food and co-op stores in 19 states have been linked to serious cases of E. coli illness, federal officials reported Tuesday. So far, 12 people have... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 1, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Organic bulk walnuts sold in natural food stores tied to dangerous E. coli outbreak
At least a dozen people in California and Washington have been sickened with E (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - April 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

Frozen Chicken Will Soon Get a Lot Safer to Eat
Poultry producers will be required to bring salmonella bacteria in certain chicken products to very low levels to help prevent food poisoning under a final rule issued Friday by U.S. agriculture officials. When the regulation takes effect in 2025, salmonella will be considered an adulterant—a contaminant that can cause foodborne illness—when it is detected above certain levels in frozen breaded and stuffed raw chicken products. That would include things like frozen chicken cordon bleu and chicken Kiev dishes that appear to be fully cooked but are only heat-treated to set the batter or coating. [time-brightco...
Source: TIME: Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jonel Aleccia/AP Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate wire Source Type: news

Now Available! Updated Bacterial and Archaeal Reference Genomes Collection
Download the updated bacterial and archaeal reference genome collection! We built this collection of 19,328 genomes by selecting the “best” genome assembly for each species among the 350,000+ prokaryotic genomes in RefSeq (except for E. coli for which two assemblies were selected as reference). What’s New? 413 species are represented in this collection for the … Continue reading Now Available! Updated Bacterial and Archaeal Reference Genomes Collection → (Source: NCBI Insights)
Source: NCBI Insights - April 25, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: NCBI Staff Tags: What's New Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) NCBI Taxonomy Nucleotide BLAST (blastn) Prokaryotic genome annotation RefSeq Source Type: news

FDA Approves New Option for Uncomplicated UTIs in Women
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved pivmecillinam (Pivya) for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women caused by Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Staphylococcus saprophyticus, the agency announced on Wednesday... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - April 24, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

FDA Approves Pivya (pivmecillinam) for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections
April 24, 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pivya (pivmecillinam) tablets for the treatment of female adults with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by susceptible isolates of Escherichia coli, Proteus... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals)
Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals - April 24, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

FDA Approves New Treatment for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections
Today, the FDA approved a new treatment for female adults with uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by susceptible isolates of Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis and Staphylococcus saprophyticus. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - April 24, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news

How Trump Could Reshape Healthcare; E. Coli Alert; Does Doctor's Gender Matter?
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Six former officials and insiders shared how former President Donald Trump could reshape healthcare policy if re-elected. (STAT) The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - April 23, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Ground beef potentially contaminated with E. coli, USDA warns
The USDA issued a consumer alert on ground beef produced by Greater Omaha Packing Co., Inc. The USDA issued a consumer alert on ground beef produced by Greater Omaha Packing Co., Inc. The USDA issued a consumer alert on ground beef produced by Greater Omaha Packing Co., Inc. The USDA issued a…#usda #usefreeze #fsis #abcnews #cdc (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Understanding bacteria protection in order to break through it
Yale researchers have uncovered new details on how bacteria like E. coli build their protective barriers, which will inform new antibiotic development. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - April 19, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Rotavirus Still Ranks High as Cause of Acute Gastroenteritis in Children
(MedPage Today) -- Rotavirus may not be on the hot list of viruses dominating headlines, but globally, it still tops the charts as the leading cause of severe, dehydrating diarrhea in children younger than 5 years, resulting in an estimated 200... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - April 18, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Revealed: Up to one in 15 fresh supermarket chickens are 'highly contaminated' with deadly food poisoning bug... so is YOUR store the worst offender?
Campylobacter is the most common source of food poisoning. It typically causes diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting that gets better naturally within a week. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Navigating Challenges in Food Safety Testing: A Comprehensive Review
Food safety testing refers to the process of analyzing food products to ensure they are safe for consumption and free from harmful contaminants or pathogens. This testing is crucial to protect public health and prevent foodborne illnesses. Various methods are employed to test food for contaminants…#pcr #elisa #salmonella #campylobacter (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

London Boat Race Marred by High Levels of E. Coli in Thames
Rowers in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race this weekend have been warned of dangerously high levels of E. coli in the River Thames, the latest sign of England ’s polluted waterways. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Stephen Castle Tags: Water Pollution Sewers and Sewage E Coli (Bacteria) Rowing Boats and Boating Oxford University Thames Water Cambridge University Great Britain England London (England) Source Type: news