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The Latest Breaking News from E Coli

What is E coli, and how can you prevent yourself from becoming infected by it?

With an outbreak of the disease has been linked to McDonald’s burgers, here’s what you need to know about it

The Guardian - US

Seventy-five infected as cases rise in US E coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s

Update by Food and Drug Administration signals escalation in food poisoning outbreak affecting US west and midwest

The Guardian - US

US fast-food chains pull onions from menus after McDonald’s E coli outbreak

At least 49 people have fallen ill in 10 US states due to contaminated food, according to health authorities.

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Onions are likely source of deadly McDonald’s E Coli outbreak, USDA says

Batches of the vegetable produced in Colorado, where many people fell ill after eating quarter pounders, were recalled

The Guardian - US

McDonald’s president attempts to reassure customers after E coli outbreak

A food safety alert was issued on McDonalds’ quarter pounders on Tuesday, October 22

The Independent UK

One dead in multi-state E coli outbreak tied to US McDonald’s quarter pounders

CDC reports 49 cases and says 10 people hospitalized from sandwich-related outbreak that spans 10 states

The Guardian - US

'Extremely hygiene conscious' London mother died after mystery E coli infection, inquest hears

Laura Farmer was thought to be recovering when she suffered an unexpected stroke and died

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Popular Lanzarote beach forced to close after unsafe levels of E coli contamination found in water

High levels of the diarrhoea-causing bacteria were detected in Puerto del Carmen

The Independent UK

Seine fit for swimming most of past 12 days, Paris city hall says ahead of Olympics

The Seine has been clean enough to swim for most of the past 12 days, Paris city hall said Friday, just two weeks ahead of the Olympic Games.

Radio France Internationale

Tesco and Asda sued by customers over E coli sandwich infections

Claimants include family of 11-year-old girl who spent three weeks on dialysis after eating chicken salad sandwich

The Guardian - UK

How does E.coli get on to lettuce? Three ways the bacteria can enter the food chain

People can reduce the risk of infection by washing their hands regularly especially before preparing and eating food

Evening Standard

E.coli Warning Before UK's Henley Regatta

UK water quality campaigners warned on Friday of "very high E.coli" levels in the River Thames west of London, just days before rowers were due to take part in the Henley Royal Regatta.

International Business Times

High levels of E coli found at Henley days before international regatta

Water quality testing by campaigners shows levels up to 27 times acceptable limit for bathing as rowers told to take precautions

The Guardian - UK

What is E coli and how should I avoid infection?

Latest UK outbreak traced to contaminated lettuce but bacteria can spread through many routes

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Number hospitalised by E coli reaches 86 as UK lettuce outbreak grows

Number of infections caused by ‘small number’ of salad leaves grows to 256, with 45 new cases in last two days

The Independent UK

How worried should you be about E.coli right now?

As products are recalled because of an outbreak, a scientist and a doctor discuss the implications for public health.

The Independent UK

Full list of recalled products as E.coli warning issued to parents as outbreak spreads across UK

Check if you have any of these in the house

The Guardian - UK

Third UK sandwich maker recalls product, saying it is a precaution

Plant-based food company This has not detected E coli in the wrap but is concerned about possible contamination

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The Independent UK

Supermarket sandwich makers recall products over E.coli risk

Snacks from Sainsbury’s, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons and Boots being withdrawn as precaution after 211 people fall sick

The Guardian - UK

UK supermarket sandwich recall: full list of products

Suppliers are recalling various sandwiches, wraps and salads in response to an E coli investigation

The National (Scotland)

Supermarkets Aldi, Asda, and Morrisons pull sandwiches amid E.coli contamination

Aldi, Asda, Co-op and Morrisons have all pulled sandwiches, wraps and salads off shelves over fears of an E.coli contamination.

The Guardian - UK

Supermarket sandwich suppliers issue recall amid UK E coli outbreak

Exclusive: Greencore recalls items sold via Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and others, as does separate firm that supplies Tesco

Evening Standard

E.coli cases 'likely to rise' after outbreak linked to 'food item': Tech & Science Daily podcast

Plus, a full automated transcription of today’s episode

The Guardian - UK

‘More E coli cases in UK likely’ amid environmental health staff shortage

Professional body says outbreaks of foodborne illnesses will increase unless urgent action taken

Evening Standard

E.coli symptoms, causes and how to avoid the infection

Brits are ending up in hospital due to an E.coli outbreak - but what do we know about the illness?

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