The Latest Breaking News from E. coli

A Child Developed Life-Threatening Kidney Failure from a Raw Cheese Outbreak — Here Is What Every Parent Needs to Know

A child developed HUS — a potentially fatal kidney complication — in California's 2026 raw cheddar E. coli outbreak. Here's what HUS is and why the AAP says children should never eat raw dairy.

Medical Daily · Jun 30

Oklahoma Expanded Raw Milk Sales Tenfold as Active Illness Outbreaks Were Underway in Three States

Oklahoma expanded raw milk sales tenfold in May 2026 while active outbreaks hit Idaho, Louisiana, and California. One child developed HUS. Here's the policy and the health data.

Medical Daily · Jun 28

Raw Milk Tycoon Earning $30M a Year Admits He Has Put Children in Hospital While Calling Himself a 'Pioneer'

Mark McAfee's raw milk business thrives despite multiple health outbreaks and legal challenges, with federal support and consumer demand driving continued success.

International Business Times UK · Jun 15

Researchers use AI to break the rules of nature and create a living organism that lacks a fundamental building block of life – the first synthetic 19-amino acid life form is here

Scientists just made the first ever observed organism with fewer than 20 amino acids in its make-up, and it was made possible by AI.

TechRadar · May 13

Why Your Kitchen Sink Has More Germs Than Your Toilet (and What to Do About It)

Kitchen sink bacteria like E. coli thrive on food residue and biofilm. Learn how to prevent cross contamination with regular scrubbing, disinfectant, and clean sponges.

Medical Daily · May 7

FDA Recall Alert Raw Farm Cheese Products Flagged for Possible E coli Risk

Protecting your family from foodborne illness requires paying close attention to federal health and safety alerts. The government recently issued a severe warning regarding a specific brand of artisanal dairy products. A dangerous bacterial outbreak is currently linked to cheese sold at local markets and boutique grocery stores. Consumers must…

Grocery Coupon Guide · May 4

Calls for change to rules after stretch of Thames fails to gain bathing water status

Campaigners in Henley say insufficient number of bathers to qualify for status is result of poor water quality

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22

Chinese researcher on J-1 visa pleads guilty to smuggling E. coli bacteria into US disguised as women’s underwear

A Chinese researcher working in the United States has pleaded guilty to smuggling E. coli into the country.

The Times of India · Apr 17

Is Your Produce Safe Updated Guidelines for Washing Leafy Greens

Leafy greens are a vital part of a healthy diet, but they are also the most common source of foodborne illness in the United States. E. coli and Salmonella thrive in the moist crevices of spinach, romaine, and spring mixes. The 2026 agricultural data show that traditional washing methods are…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Apr 12

Cheese products recalled ‘under protest’ as FDA investigates E coli outbreak

Interest in and sales of raw milk have been rising in recent years

The Independent UK · Apr 3