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Rare strain of E.coli delays diagnosis in Norwegien child

2nd February 2012

A one-year-old was infected with the E.coli O113 and was hospitalised in Norway two weeks ago. Thankfully it is now recovering. Rareness of this particular strain of E.coli meant the child was not diagnosed for days after becoming ill.

Just four serious incidents following O113 infection have ever been recorded in Europe. Antibiotics are not prescribed for the bacteria, but fluids are the best course of action to combat it instead.

The nursery that the child attends is collaborating with community health services and will be tightening up its hygiene policy. All door handles and other contact surfaces are to be cleaned, in addition to the other extraordinary hygiene measures that have been initiated.

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Another casualty in US raw milk outbreak

18th April 2012

The number of cases linked to an outbreak of E.coli O157 in Oregon, USA, has increased to at least 18. Four of them, including a 1-year-old, have been hospitalized with Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (HUS) and are suffering from acute kidney failure. ... ...read on

E.coli found in more than a quarter of household dishcloths

4th April 2012

A recent study by the food safety organisation Safefood has found that 27% of household dishcloths in Ireland contain E.coli. The study was undertaken to warn consumers about the potential risks of poisoning from e... ...read on

Selfridges accused of potentially putting customers at risk and breaking the law by selling 'raw' milk

23rd March 2012

Selfridges has been accused by the Government’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) of potentially putting customers at risk and breaking the law by selling ‘raw’ milk. It is selling the milk, produced on an organic farm ... ...read on

Staffordshire primary school expected to remain closed for another month

19th March 2012

Friarswood Primary School, which was closed for deep cleaning on 8th March after 3 pupils were confirmed with E.coli O157, will probably remain closed until after the Easter holidays. Around 300 samples have now been processed by t... ...read on

Staffordshire primary school shut over E. coli outbreak.

9th March 2012

Friarswood Primary School in Newcastle-under-Lyme has been closed due to an outbreak of E. coli O157. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) reported that 3 cases have been confirmed and all pupils at are currently being being tested.... ...read on