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Why was ground beef recalled in the US over possible E coli contamination?

At least 19 E coli cases have been reported in Minnesota, just weeks after a an outbreak linked to McDonald’s.

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Michigan meatpacking company recalls ground beef over E coli scare

Food Safety and Inspection Service says possible contamination has left at least 15 people sick

The Guardian - US

One dead and dozens infected in E coli outbreak linked to organic carrots in US

California-based Grimmway Farms recalls carrots amid 39 reported illnesses in 18 states, including 15 hospitalizations

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McDonald’s E coli outbreak in US sickens more than 100 people

Illnesses linked to onions served on Quarter Pounders have been detected in 14 states, and infection killed one person

The Guardian - US

Teen fights kidney failure after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

A 15-year-old Colorado girl is hospitalized with severe complications of E coli

The Independent UK

Inside McDonald’s plan to win back American consumers amid sales slump, E coli outbreak

McDonald’s introduced their $5 value meal earlier this year in response to inflation

The Independent UK

McDonald’s Quarter Pounders are back after deadly E Coli outbreak

McDonald's to resume selling the Quarter Pounder in the coming week

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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

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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.

Al Jazeera

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

‘Deadly’ E coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s quarter pounders – here’s what we know

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E

The Independent UK

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

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One dead and 49 sick after E coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s quarter pound burgers hits 10 states

McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers cause E coli food poisoning in at least 49 people, including one person who died in Colorado

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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

Evening Standard

'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

The Independent UK

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

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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.

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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

Evening Standard

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

International Business Times

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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