E.coli

E.Coli Outbreak Update: Lake Anna Water Deemed Safe for Swimming with New Tests

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Mineral, Virginia: Virginia public health officials have announced that water testing at Lake Anna has shown that the water is safe for swimming, following a recent outbreak of E. coli infections affecting at least 25 people who visited the popular recreation spot last month. Results from samples collected this week reveal that fecal bacteria concentrations are well below levels of concern for public health, officials reported in a statement on Friday evening. Investigations have not …

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**E.coli Alert:** Nationwide Health Warning for Ground Beef – Check Your Freezer for Risky Products!

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Omaha, Nebraska – A nationwide health alert has been issued for ground beef products due to potential E. coli contamination, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The affected raw ground beef items, produced on March 28, 2024, and packaged with a “Use/Freeze by” date of April 22, 2024, were distributed with the label “EST.960A” nationwide. The FSIS identified the strain as E. coli O157:H7, known for causing severe intestinal …

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