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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in NZ's wild cockles and watercress put people at growing risk of serious illness

Traditional harvesting sites, or mahinga kai, continue to be used throughout New Zealand to provide food and to share skills and cultural practices between families and generations.

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E. coli is one of the most widely studied organisms – and that may be a problem for both science and medicine

Scientists examine bacterial species that physiologically differ from E. coli in hopes of expanding the existing pool of knowledge within microbiology

The Hindu

Study reveals widely consumed vegetable oil leads to unhealthy gut

High use of soybean oil has been associated with obesity and diabetes, as well as autism, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, and depression. Read further on Dynamite News:

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_E. coli_ is one of the most widely studied organisms – and that may be a problem for both science and medicine

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, is a very common microbe residing in your gut. It’s also the workhorse of early molecular biology.

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Precise therapeutic target is provided by charting evolution of primary virulence component in E. coli: Study

This new study focused on a subpopulation of E. coli with a specific capsule - the extracellular barrier that surrounds a bacterium - known as K1. E. coli with this form of capsule has been linked to invasive illnesses such as bloodstream or kidney infections, as well as neonatal meningitis.…

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Unraveling a hidden cause of UTIs — plus how to prevent them

New research shows that one of the most common infections in women may be linked to our food supply. Here's what to know to protect yourself.

WEKU

Dogs and cats ‘passing on antibiotic-resistant superbugs to owners’

Drug-resistant infections kill around 700,000 people a year globally

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Drug-resistant 'superbugs' found in almost half of supermarket meat samples analysed by scientists

E. coli strains capable of causing severe infections in people were also 'highly' prevalent

Wales Online

Dogs and cats passing antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs' to their owners

These could include E. coli bacteria and another linked with pneumonia, say scientists

Wales Online

Drug-resistant E. coli may be in the meat you just bought for dinner. Here’s how to keep your kitchen safe

Multidrug-resistant E. coli were found in 40% of store-bought meat samples tested in one Spanish city in 2020, according to data that will be presented this weekend at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in Copenhagen.

Fortune

Bacteria from meat may cause a half-million UTIs a year

A new study estimates that bacteria on meat may be responsible for a significant number of urinary tract infections in the U.S.

LiveScience

Around one in 14 urinary tract infections may have been caused by bacteria in meat

Scientists spent a year matching the UTI-causing E. coli found in patients at hospital to that in turkey, chicken and pork products sold in the area

Evening Standard

The symptoms of food poisoning and the causes, including shigella, e. coli and campylobacter bacteria

There are several strains of bacteria that can cause food poisoning

Wales Online

Durban coastline: sewage polluted beaches pose threat to holiday makers and the environment

Large numbers of businesses in eThekwini on South Africa’s eastern seaboard – which includes the port city of Durban – rely heavily on tourism. It’s a popular holiday destination, only six hours by road from Johannesburg. Millions of people living inland head to the warm coastline over the country’s extended…

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How to kill common turkey pathogens

Besides normal stuffing, your turkey is stuffed with salmonella, campylobacter and E. coli, too

Chicago Sun-Times

Ask the Doctors: Diligent handwashing, proper cooking and handling of food is required to help avoid E. coli infection

Thoroughly washing produce before preparing and serving food is a good routine to get used to. You should also always cook meats to their recommended internal temperature.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: The federal government is failing Americans on food safety when it comes to pork

For decades, independent scientists have been working to expose how the federal government fails to protect citizens from unsafe meat and eggs. Well over 1 million Americans fall ill annually due to salmonella, E. coli and other pathogens in animal products. Now, in a distressing turn of events, the Biden…

WEKU

An E. coli outbreak possibly linked to Wendy's has expanded to six states

Though the CDC said the specific source of the outbreak hasn't been confirmed, many of the people who got sick reported eating sandwiches with romaine lettuce at the fast food chain.

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Revealed: The 49 Scottish beaches polluted by sewage

MORE than half of Scotland’s most popular beaches have been contaminated with sewage in breach of safety limits this summer, according to the…

The Independent UK

E. coli outbreak linked to Wendy’s lettuce has spread across six states

Ninety-seven people nationwide have reported being infected with E. Coli

Tribune News Service

E. coli outbreak linked to Wendy’s lettuce sickens dozens across 4 states

Wendy’s lettuce is believed to be the source of a multi-state E. coli outbreak that’s left dozens sick across four states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Independent UK

Wendy's pulls lettuce from sandwiches amid E. coli outbreak

The fast-food chain Wendy’s says it is pulling lettuce from sandwiches in its restaurants in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania after people eating them there reported falling ill

WEKU

CDC investigates an E. coli outbreak in 4 states after some Wendy's customers fell ill

The CDC said the source has not been determined but said many of the sickened people had reported eating sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy's restaurants in four Midwestern states.

Daily Record

E. coli symptoms and what to do if you become infected

Some people become infected without developing symptoms, while others can experience symptoms for up to two weeks.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian nurseries close and children in hospital after 28 cases of E. coli detected

NHS Lothian has updated residents of the issue and have said that two nurseries in Haddington have been closed following an outbreak of E. coli in the town. A handful of children have required treatment in hospital.

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