WGS is routine for surveillance of Shiga toxin–producing E. coli (STEC) human isolates. Experts assessed implementation of WGS between 2018 and 2022 for 1,002 sequenced isolates.

The Ohio EPA said the high E. Coli levels were caused by sewer overflows that started May 5. An overflow near Arlington Avenue and South Westwood Avenue seeped into Swan Creek.

E. coli bacteria have a negative charge on their outer membranes. This can attract positively charged nanoplastics and increase the stress on the bacterium, making it produce more Shiga-like toxins.

Colton George felt sick. The 9-year-old Indiana boy told his parents his stomach hurt. He kept running to the bathroom and felt too ill to finish a basketball game.

The Allegan Co. Health Department sent an advisory Wednesday warning residents not to swim at the beach after testing found high E. coli levels.

The USDA shared a public health alert on Tuesday, June 3 warning people to avoid eating a beef product distributed at Whole Foods as it could possibly be contaminated with E. coli.

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Elevated levels of E. coli were detected in two Toledo creeks, a city spokesperson said, resulting in a public health advisory. It stems from a sewer overflow issue.

Federal officials warn ground beef recently sold at Michigan Whole Foods could have E. coli. The product is no longer for sale, but customers may still have it in refrigerators or freezers. The U ...

U.S. agriculture officials are warning that ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets nationwide may be contaminated with potentially dangerous E. coli bacteria. Officials on Tuesday issued a public ...

The E. coli bacteria that ravaged Colton's kidneys was a genetic match to the strain that killed one person and sickened nearly 90 people in 15 states last fall.