Simple Twists Of Fate Oct 3, 2008
Using state-of-the art tools, researchers observed the shape and behavior of individual DNA molecules bent into tight loops by Lac repressor, a protein from the bacterium E.coli that switches on and off individual genes. See also. (Science Daily)
Stop infectious diseases -- Wash your hands! Sep 18, 2008
And the hand washing isn't just for dealing with the flu, she noted, pointing to such other infectious diseases as E.coli Type 7 or Hepatitis A or salmonella -- things called empiric pathogens that can be spread by your stool. "So you always want to wash your hands after you go to the bathroom, you know, before preparing meals," she said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
E. coli strain infects 10; cause still unknown Sep 17, 2008
it would be nice if they actually said in which hall did the students eat, since they live on campus and got similar e.coli, it means they were poised by campus food. So spill the beans, stop hiding. (MSU State News)
Wilson Farm to help with Farm Aid Sep 16, 2008
Some consumers have become more wary about produce and meat because of e.Coli and salmonella bacteria scares in recent years. That concern has fed the popularity of locally-grown food and has positioned family farms to make a comeback. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
CBDM.T®, The Market and Business Intelligence Company Reviews The Biomanufacturing Market Sep 15, 2008
Today about 60% of all recombinant protein pharmaceuticals are produced in mammalian cells (Avastin, Advate, Erbitux, Rebif, Herceptin, Advate, Fabrazyme ) and 40% are produced in microbial cells (E.coli: Infergen, Ontak, Enbrel and yeast: Novolog, Twinrix Pediarix ). Microbial fermentation is used when smaller and less complex molecules with no post-translational modifications are required (peptides, small proteins, enzymes and antibody fragment). (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Pfizer buys former Schering-Plough animal vaccines Sep 12, 2008
The Gletvax range of swine E.coli vaccines. The Equip range of equine Influenza and Tetanus vaccines. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Chiquita Fresh Express Chooses Salinas Sep 11, 2008
Fresh express funded nine projects on E.coli and other food-borne illnesses and leafy greens. The center will host nine institutions from around the country and will reveal the projects' findings from the last year and a half. (KSBW 8, CA)
E. coli Outbreak Update Sep 10, 2008
The state Health Department has broadened its investigation into the E.coli outbreak. It set up a hotline, and and it wants to hear from anyone who ate at the Country Cottage restaurant in Locust Grove whether they got sick or not. (FOX23.com, OK)
Bacteria in Spring Water Could Treat Eczema Sep 10, 2008
After a month, S. aureus was reduced by 30 percent and Streptocci and E.coli by 15 percent in the V. filiformis group, compared to 12 percent and four percent respectively in the control group. Improved barrier function of the skin, measured according to water loss from the skin, was found equally in both groups and is thought to be due to the use of a cream alone, regardless of any bacterial content, which helps to moisturise the skin and keep it hydrated. (Newsmax)
Produce irradiation approval pleases Sioux City firm Aug 31, 2008
Strains of salmonella, for instance, require more radiation than E.Coli, Clemmons said. Titan Corp., a San Diego-based defense and technology contractor, built the Sioux City plant in 1999. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Restaurant Inspections Aug 30, 2008
The State Department of Health is confirming it has found a type of E.coli bacteria in samples taken from ten patients. This type produces two different toxins that are responsible for the outbreak that has killed one man and sickened dozens of others. (FOX23.com, OK)
Four more diagnosed with E.coli Aug 30, 2008
A further four people in an Aberdeenshire village have been diagnosed with E.coli, bringing the total number affected to 11. NHS Grampian said six more people were being tested for the O157 strain of the infection. (BBC News)
Is Food Irradiation Safe? Aug 30, 2008
Proponents say irradiating food will help kill some of the bacteria that has caused e.coli and salmonella outbreaks. But critics say allowing irradiation is not addressing some serious safety issues with our food supply. (W-USA News, DC)
Schering-Plough wins OK from EU to sell animal drugs to Pfizer Aug 28, 2008
In April, Pfizer's animal health unit agreed to buy the drugs, including vaccines for swine E.coli and multispecies rabies, for an undisclosed sum. New York-based drug firm (NYSE: PFE) has about 1,200 employees in research and development operations in the St. Louis area. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
E-Coli Sickness Hospitalizes Several In Green ... Aug 25, 2008
(Tulsa, OK)- St. Francis Hospital confirms to Fox 23 that at least one person has died from possible E.coli illness. Several more people are being treated for symptoms possibly related to the sickness. (FOX23.com, OK)
Safer lettuce with a zap Aug 23, 2008
FDA to begin allowing farmers to irradiate some produce to kill E.coli and other germs. By LAURAN NEERGAARD, Associated Press First published: Friday, August 22, 2008. (Albany Times Union)
Irradiated lettuce & spinach OK? Aug 23, 2008
What I really want to ask a god damn FDA drone is, why all the sudden do they care about a few thousand people who die from e.coli. What about the HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE KILLED EVERY YEAR. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
FDA OKs zapping greens for safety Aug 22, 2008
Lettuce, spinach can now be irradiated to kill E.coli, other germs. FDA: Nutrient value, texture of raw greens not compromised. (CNN)
US FDA To Allow Radiation Of Spinach, Lettuce Aug 22, 2008
About 76 million cases of E.coli and other types of food poisoning occur each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Patients stricken with a food- borne illness experience a wide variety of symptoms that can include abdominal cramps, vomiting, nausea and diarrhea. (Planet Ark, United States)
King Soopers and City Market Stores Ask Customers To Check for Recalled Frozen Ground Beef Aug 20, 2008
The recall of these frozen patties stems from a recall previously announced by Nebraska Beef due to concerns ground beef supplied by the company may be contaminated with E.coli. Customers should return the ground beef to stores for a full refund or a replacement. (PR Newswire)
Common Questions About E. Coli Food... Aug 17, 2008
A lot of attention about E.coli foodborne illness and ground beef contamination is in the news, but questions about the illness remain unanswered. What is E.coli Food Poisoning ... Meat can get the E.coli germ on it during the slaughtering process. (Suite101.com)
Johanns Gives Thumbs Up To Nebraska Beef Aug 16, 2008
According to the USDA, the best way to protect against E.coli contamination is to cook meat thoroughly to 160 degrees. Copyright 2008 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
Silk could help detect E.coli Aug 15, 2008
Tufts University researchers create E.coli sensors using silk ... Researchers at Tufts University in Massachusetts say they ve discovered a way to make edible optics from the silk that can be used as sensors for E.coli, salmonella and other potentially deadly contaminants. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
High Water Hiding E.coli? Aug 13, 2008
WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-High Water Hiding E.coli ... High Water Hiding E.coli ... That hazard is E.coli. (WCAX.com, VT)
Donkey Creek, Stonepile contamination is a priority for most council Aug 12, 2008
Schuyler DelCamp: The first thing were going to have to do is to find out where the E.coli is coming from, if we are having a contamination from an upstream source, find out what the water quality is, and see if we can solve the problem at the source ... Im guessing a part of the problem with the E.coli is there is a lot of water just sitting there. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
E.coli linked to beef sold at Whole Foods Aug 10, 2008
Fri Aug 08, 2008, 12:22 PM EDT. State health authorities said Friday that another E. coli case linked to ground beef has been identified in a Massachusetts resident, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the state to seven. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Nebraska Beef Expands Recall Aug 9, 2008
2M More Pounds Of Beef Because Of E.Coli Fear. POSTED: 12:15 am CDT August 9, 2008UPDATED: 12:20 am CDT August 9, 2008. (7 KETV Omaha)
Maggots could help in MRSA battle Aug 9, 2008
They hope to develop it into an injection, pill or ointment to tackle 12 strains of MRSA, as well as as well as E.coli and C.difficile. The research also involved scientists at universities in Belgium. (BBC News)
Six lakes have high e.Coli levels Aug 8, 2008
But health officials say that lakes with high e.Coli levels can also be dangerous. Unlike lakes with lots of blue green algae, officials with the Department of Environmental Quality say it is fine to have full body contact with water that has high levels of e.Coli and allow pets to drink the eater ... The lakes with high levels of e.Coli are Branched Oak, Cub Creek 12A, Holmes, Lewis and Clark, Pawnee and Swan Creek 5A.. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
All Dunes beaches open for swimming Aug 8, 2008
Officials closed Mt. Baldy and Central beaches to swimmers on Wednesday amid concerns over contamination from nearby Kintzele Ditch. Heavy rains increase the flow of water from ditches and raise the risk of high bacteria levels in Lake Michigan. (Northwest Indiana Times)
No comments posted. Aug 8, 2008
All Dunes beaches open for swimming / nwi. All Dunes beaches open for swimming. (Northwest Indiana Times)
State rules delay water Aug 7, 2008
e.coli contamination fears. For their part, city officials. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
How pigs can help Parkinson's Aug 7, 2008
It s now hoped that the antibiotic, named Seraticin, can be developed into a jab or ointment to prevent thousands of MRSA deaths, as well as combat C.diff and E.coli. Between 2002 and 2006, 6,201 deaths in England and Wales involved MRSA and 15,683 deaths involved C. difficile. (The Sun)
Six Neb. lakes have high e.Coli levels Aug 6, 2008
lakes have high e.Coli levels ... lakes have high e.Coli levels 7:34 AM ... But health officials say that lakes with high e.Coli levels can also be dangerous even though they don't receive as much attention. (Sioux City Journal)
Health officials investigate e.coli cases Aug 5, 2008
Mon Aug 04, 2008, 05:52 PM EDT. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is investigating six cases of E. coli O157:H7 in Massachusetts residents that appear to be caused by the same strain of the bacteria found in patients from several other states. (Malden Observer, MA)
Warning: Dont play in the water Jul 20, 2008
There are high enough levels of E.coli in a stream in the middle of the town that kids are known to play in to start educating people to not swim in it, or play in it, she said. Though we cant confirm Raths results without more testing, there is no reason to take chances. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Malaria drug may hit antibiotics Jul 18, 2008
They took rectal swabs from more than 500 villagers, and checked the bacteria found, including E.coli and Salmonella, for their resistance to ciprofloxacin, one of the most commonly used antibiotics in the world. They found more than 5% of the swabs had ciprofloxacin-resistant E.coli, which compares to the 4% found in US intensive care units where the drug is used intensively ... Further evidence for the link was found in the laboratory back in Canada, where E.coli exposed to the drug became... (BBC News)
Dollinger Invites Robach to Debate Jul 17, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Thursday July 17, 2008. (R News)
Edwards Beach reopens Jul 13, 2008
Edwards Beach was closed to swimming due to higher than accetable levels of E.coli bacteria in the water. Edwards Beach reopens. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Dig in to some Alaska Grown Jul 13, 2008
Allen wrote on Jul 8, 2008 8:18 AM:" And in addition to the above, Alaska Grown is safer. I don't recall reading about e.coli, salmonella, or other contaminants in our local produce. ". WRITE A COMMENT. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Neb. Beef Company Recalls 5.3 Million Lbs. Jul 4, 2008
Health officials are investigating a fresh wave of E.coli outbreaks in Michigan and Ohio. (Getty Images). (ABC News -- Wire)
Kroger beef recall in 20 states, Arizona Jul 4, 2008
Fry's owner, The Kroger Co., announced Tuesday that it has expanded its recall of beef possibly contaminated with E.coli into 20 states, including Arizona. Roger Sockman, spokesman for the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, said the vast majority of the 5. (AZCentral -- Business)
Fred Meyer ground beef recalled Jul 3, 2008
The Department of Agriculture informed Kroger that one of its suppliers, Nebraska Beef, has been linked to E.coli illnesses in Michigan and Ohio in late May and early June. Ground beef sold in sealed tubes in 1-, 3- or 5-pound packages and frozen ground beef patties are not included in the recall. (Anchorage Daily News)
Kroger Beef Recall Jul 3, 2008
This recall stems from E.Coli contaminations and confirmed illnesses due to E.Coli in Michigan and Ohio. No illnesses have been reported in Virginia. (WTKR.com, VA)
Action over dirty school toilets Jun 26, 2008
But the recent Pennington E.coli inquiry into the 2005 outbreak in the south Wales valleys heard that these recommendations were not followed, as the assembly government didn't think they were worthwhile. Ms Hutt said those inspections will now take place with the assembly government "providing leaderships" on the issue and monitoring LEAs, who have responsibility for toilet facilities. (BBC News -- UK)
Nursery E.coli tests are negative Jun 24, 2008
The National Public Health Laboratory Service said officials were alerted to the first case of E.coli at the nursery on 9 June by a laboratory report and the second case was identified ... It comes almost three years after a five-year-old boy died and more than 150 people became ill in an E.coli 0157 outbreak in the south Wales valleys ... The autumn 2005 outbreak of E.coli 0157 began after contaminated meat was used in school dinners. (BBC News)
Two nursery children have E.coli Jun 22, 2008
E.coli can cause diarrhoea and stomach cramps. Two children who attended a nursery have contracted E.coli, it has emerged ... It comes almost three years after a five-year-old boy died and more than 150 people became ill in an E.coli 0157 outbreak in the nearby south Wales valleys. (BBC News -- UK)
Raw milk - the new craze Jun 17, 2008
Unpasteurised dairy products can carry pathogens including listeria monocytogenes, E.coli and salmonella, which pasteurisation kills, it says. The FDA recorded more than ten outbreaks of illness caused by eating raw dairy products in 2005-2006. (iAfrica.com)
Pigs Raised Without Antibiotics More Likely To Carry Bacteria, Parasites Jun 13, 2008
Using pigs as a model, scientists have examined how E.coli bacteria -- a common. (May 24, 2000) Small proteins that bacteria use like missiles to fight off competing bacteria could one day be used as an alternative to antibiotics to treat animal. (Science Daily)
Patch 'halts holiday diarrhoea' Jun 12, 2008
Their patch contains the poisons produced by E.coli, with the idea that this primes the immune system to cope better when confronted with the real thing ... Even when someone with an E.coli patch fell ill, they got better quicker - half a day compared with two days on average ... He said: "E.coli causes an estimated 40% of all travellers' diarrhoea, so this does not offer complete protection. "However, if you are travelling abroad for commercial reasons, or with the military, it may be... (BBC News -- UK)
Humans Have Ten Times More Bacteria Than Human Cells: How Do Microbial Communities Affect Human Health? Jun 6, 2008
Humans Have Ten Times More Bacteria Than Human Cells: How Do Microbial Communities Affect Human Health. Humans Have Ten Times More Bacteria Than Human Cells: How Do Microbial Communities Affect Human Health. (Science Daily)
E. Coli Cases In Two Puget Sound Counties Jun 6, 2008
The State Health Department is scrambling to pinpoint the source of nearly a dozen cases of e.Coli poisoning in Pierce and Thurston counties. Health officials say it could be coming from contaminated romaine lettuce. (Q13.com, WA)
The Green Beat: Independent Pentucket Pond beach research unearths new data May 14, 2008
The water sampling tests measure the presence of E.coli 0157:H7 bacteria ... High counts of E.coli can cause gastrointestinal symptoms ranging from nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea to kidney failure. (Georgetown Record, MA)
How much would you pay for a steak? May 9, 2008
The cholesterol, the cancer, the mad cow disease, the e.coli, the cruelty, the suffering, the abuse these are all already too much to pay for a steak. I paid $2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Computer Keyboards rest more germs than Toilets May 9, 2008
by - May 8, 2008 - 0 comments. Computer keyboards pose a considerable health risk as they have more bacteria than toilet seats, said researchers in Britain. (The Money Times)
Some keyboards 'dirtier than a toilet' May 2, 2008
The equipment was swabbed for bugs, such as those that can cause food poisoning like E.coli and staphylococcus aureus. Dr Wilson, a consultant microbiologist at University College London Hospital, told BBC Radio 5 Live sharing a keyboard could be passing on illnesses among office workers. (BBC News)
E.coli meat inspections defended May 2, 2008
A south Wales council has defended its role in inspecting the meat factory at the centre of 2005's E.coli outbreak ... In written closing submissions to the E.coli public inquiry, it added the rules on the issue were "unclear" ... SOUTH WALES E.COLI OUTBREAK. (BBC News -- UK)
Farm closes over E.coli concerns Apr 19, 2008
Pupils and staff are to be tested for the E.coli infection. About 90 children and staff at three primary schools in south Belfast are to be tested for the E.coli infection. (BBC News -- UK)
FDA fees eyed to boost food, drug safety Apr 18, 2008
The draft legislation, applauded by supporters as an "FDA reform bill" follows 18 months of food and drug-safety scares, including E.coli in domestically grown spinach and contaminants in Chinese-made ingredients for pet food and in the blood thinner heparin. Titled the Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2008, it builds on four existing bills, congressional probes and a groundswell of discontent about the state of the FDA. Food and drug makers and consumer advocates have... (USA Today)
USDA: Irradiation Makes Vegetables Safer Apr 14, 2008
The research comes after long debate over how to protect consumers from E.coli and other potentially deadly microbes, which intensified since the fall of 2006. At the time, at least 200 people across the nation became ill and three died after eating tainted spinach grown in San Benito County. (eFluxMedia)
Washing does not rid vegetables of harmful bacteria Apr 14, 2008
Salmonella and E.coli can cling together to form a film that protects them when the surface of food is washed, it is claimed ... E.coli infected almost 22,000 people in 2007 although reporting cases to the authorities is voluntary so the real number may be higher ... The chemical treatment, a sodium hypochlorite solution, did not result in significant reductions of E.coli cells in spinach leaves, and resulted in less than 90 per cent reduction of E.coli in romaine lettuce samples. (Newindpress)
Food bill leaves a bitter taste Apr 12, 2008
Half contained traces of E.coli, the bacteria commonly associated with undercooked meat and food poisoning. "Alarming", was how the minister responsible, Ian Macdonald, described the results. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Third hit by food poisoning in past year Apr 2, 2008
"Food poisoning such as salmonella and E.Coli, imported foods and food hygiene were the three key concerns regarding general food issues.". The survey found that food safety concerns ranked twelfth after issues such as drought, household finances, the environment and healthy eating. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Eco Mania is all around Mar 20, 2008
Swimming this summer in E.coli-contaminated waters may cause various illnesses, infections and irritations ... Michigan s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has had some really low levels of E.coli the last few years, according to Wildlife Biologist Ken Hyde ... E.coli is less an issue at Sleeping Bear s 35 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, because unlike Northwest Indiana, there s no industry nearby and the waters are deeper. (Munster Times, IN)
School E. coli probe widens again Mar 17, 2008
Swabs taken from the first nursery tested negative for E.coli O157. An investigation into an outbreak of the E. coli infection has been extended to a third nursery school. (BBC News)
