Escherichia coli O157:H7
Spotlights
Books and Materials on Escherichia coli O157:H7 in the NAL Catalog (AGRICOLA)USDA. National Agricultural Library.
Searchable database for resources available to persons interested in information on Escherichia coli O157:H7.
Agricola Journal Article Citations on Escherichia coli O157:H7USDA. National Agricultural Library.
Searchable database for journal citations available to persons interested in information on Escherichia coli O157:H7.
A Basic Look at E. coli O157:H7National Cattlemen's Beef Association.
Summarizes researchers efforts to understand the different strains of E. coli as it relates to beef safety. Provides a synopsis of the background and future of preventing E. coli O157:H7.
E. coliDHHS. CDC. Division of Foodborne, Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases.
Links to information on Escherichia coli O157:H7 related to topics and articles about the bacterium and previous outbreaks.
E. coli O157: Preventing the Spread of Infection in the Food Factory (PDF | 250 KB)Food Safety Authority of Ireland.
Guidance for meat processors, food handlers and consumers on the dangers of consuming food contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7. Covers topics on spread of infection, food implicated in outbreaks, prevention of cross contamination, HACCP and control measures for food factories.
Fact Sheet: E. coli O157:H7American Meat Institute.
Identifies the prevalence, incidence of illnesses and illness prevention of Escherichia coli O157:H7. Also provides helpful links about the pathogenic bacterium.
Microbiological Testing Program for Escherichia coli O157:H7USDA.Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Reviews the objectives of the microbiological testing program for Escherichia coli O157:H7 and summarizes the data collected.
Multi-State Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections From Spinach: September-October 2006DHHS.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Links to resources regarding regular updates, questions and answers, action taken from government agencies, advice for consumers, food safety activities and outbreaks related to Escherichia coli O157:H7 in spinach.
Preventing Foodborne Illness: E. coli O157:H7University of Florida IFAS Extension.
Answers questions about topics such as the spread of disease, related symptoms, and disease prevention caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli O157:H7. Summarizes good practices for food product receiving, handling, processing and storage, in relation to prevention.