With recent E. coli outbreaks linked to certain foods, it’s important to stay informed about the products you buy and eat, as well as how to recognize symptoms and know when to seek proper care. E. coli, or Escherichia coli, is a type of bacteria ...

CHICAGO -- At least eleven people have been sickened by E. coli in a multistate outbreak linked to raw milk cheese, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a food safety alert. While the outbreak was first announced on Feb. 16, the CDC ...

Raw milk, sometimes referred to as fresh milk, is dairy milk from a cow, goat or other animal that has not been pasteurized. Pasteurization uses heat for 15 seconds to kill harmful germs, including E. coli, Listeria and Salmonella.

(CNN) — Melinda Pratt’s Monday began like any other: waking up the kids, turning on the TV and making her morning coffee. “I had it on my news channel, and I heard the carrots thing, and I leaned to look at the TV, and the Bunny-Luv carrots were on ...

KANE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an E. Coli outbreak in 12 states, including Illinois. A variety of brands of raw cake mix have infected 16 people, one of whom has developed a type of kidney failure.