Coli News

Scientists at UCSF School of Pharmacy's Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry have created “logic gates”, primary computer functions using E.coli bacteria gene programming. This is a bit like growing a Ferrari out of a helpful cow.

For Canadians Victoria Day weekend is often the signal to get the grill out for the summer. The Government of Canada is reminding folks to take steps to avoid foodborne illnesses that come along with the season.

The issue of raw milk is one that pits farmers seeking the legal right to produce raw milk for consumers against health officials who claim raw milk is a health hazard.

A Southern California meat-packing firm has recalled some 864,000 pounds of ground-beef that might be contaminated with E. coli.

Two samples of Nestle Toll House cookie dough has been confirmed to have the presence of E. coli O157:H7. The dough was made at a Danville, Virginia factory.

On Saturday, November 28 the Portland, Oregon Water Bureau issued a warning about the Portland water on the West side of the Willamette River. E.coli was found, but after additional precautions and testing, the Bureau reports the water safe to drink.

Citizens of Portland, Oregon West of the Willamette River have been advised by the Water Bureau to boil any water for cooking or drinking for a least one minute. That's because E.coli has been found in the water.

Several President's Choice fresh beef products have been recalled because of possible E coli contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says that roasts, steaks and ground beef with best dates of April 29 through June 16 are affected.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain beef products because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Valley Meats LLC, a Coal Valley, Ill., establishment is recalling approximately 95,898 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H.