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environment13 days ago•4 min saved

Raw sewage spill shuts Potomac to recreation as cleanup stretches on

A major raw-sewage spill from a collapsed Potomac pipe near Cabin John (Jan. 19) has led to a river-use ban: no swimming, fishing, boating, or pet contact, as cleanup continues with DC Water using bypass pumps and a temporary canal. About 40 million gallons leaked daily at first; drinking water remains safe since intakes are upstream. E. coli near the spill spiked to 26x EPA limits, though downstream testing was safe; other bacteria linked to infections were detected. Repairs are hindered by rock in the line and could take weeks, and officials warn the river's long-term environmental impact may be significant, with renewed advisories likely as weather warms.

via Axios|

#dc-water #e-coli #environment

health13 days ago•14 min saved

Virginia Issues Potomac River Recreational Advisory After Sewage Spill

The Virginia Department of Health issued a recreational water advisory for the Potomac River after a sewage pipe ruptured January 19 and a subsequent discharge was reported February 7, with E. coli levels thousands of times higher than safe. The advisory covers a 72.5‑mile stretch from the American Legion Memorial Bridge to the Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge, urging Virginia residents and pets to avoid water activities like swimming, wading, tubing or kayaking. Repairs are expected to take four to six weeks; drinking water supplies have not shown impacts. For updates, visit the DC Water and Virginia Department of Health sites.

via ARLnow|

#e-coli #health #potomac-river

healthcare20 days ago•21 min saved

Birth and gut bacteria may drive rise in young-onset bowel cancer

Researchers say bowel cancer in people under 50 is rising sharply and may be driven by early-life gut bacteria and environmental exposures, including an E. coli strain that produces a genotoxin; diet, obesity, birth practices (like cesarean delivery), antibiotics, and other factors are being studied to explain the trend and inform prevention.

via The Times|

#birth #bowel-cancer #e-coli

health1 month ago•24 min saved

Meat and UTIs: Can what you eat affect infection risk?

A Washington Post Well+Being article explains that urinary tract infections are usually caused by bacteria, most often E. coli, and that research suggests these bacteria may originate from meat in some cases. The piece emphasizes food-safety practices and proper meat handling/cooking as potential ways to reduce risk, noting that this link may influence those with recurrent UTIs.

via The Washington Post|

#bacterial-infections #e-coli #food-safety

science1 month ago•2 min saved

Spaceflight Drives Bacteria-Phage Evolution, Boosting Attack on Drug-Resistant Infections

ISS experiments with Escherichia coli and T7 phage (plus Earth controls) over ~25 days show spaceflight–driven mutations in bacterial stress responses and surface proteins, prompting phage adaptations that continue to kill bacteria. Some space-specific phage mutations were especially effective against antibiotic‑resistant, UTI-causing strains, offering insights to engineer potent phages on Earth; findings published in PLOS Biology.

via ScienceAlert|

#antibiotic-resistance #bacteriophage #e-coli

space-exploration1 month ago•50 min saved

Microgravity reshapes phage–bacteria battles on the ISS

A Space.com study compared T7 phage infections of E. coli in identical setups on the ISS and on Earth. In microgravity, infection slowed at short incubation times due to reduced fluid mixing and host stress, but after 23 days the infection could still proceed with fewer bacteria. The research also found microgravity-specific mutations in the phage genome, suggesting space conditions steer phage–host evolution differently. These results have implications for spaceflight microbiology and potentially for Earth-based phage therapies, though more work is needed to assess long-term health risks for astronauts.

via Space|

#bacteriophages #e-coli #international-space-station

science1 month ago•3 min saved

Spaceflight Changes How Bacteriophages Evolve with Bacteria

Scientists aboard the International Space Station studied T7 phages infecting E. coli and found that microgravity slows the initial infection but drives unique co-evolution, with mutations arising in space that are not common on Earth; findings imply space environments shape microbial evolution and could inform Earth-based phage therapies against drug-resistant infections.

via Gizmodo|

#bacteriophages #e-coli #evolution

health1 month ago•1 min saved

Idaho Company Recalls 3,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Over E. coli Risk

An Idaho company recalled nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef due to potential E. coli contamination, with no confirmed illnesses reported. The recall involves vacuum-sealed packages produced in December, and consumers are advised to discard or return the product and cook ground beef to 160°F to ensure safety.

via ABC News|

#e-coli #food-safety #ground-beef-recall

public-health1 month ago•1 min saved

Idaho Company Recalls 3,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Over E. coli Risk

An Idaho-based company recalled nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef due to potential E. coli contamination, with no confirmed illnesses reported. The affected products were produced in December and shipped to multiple states, and consumers are advised to discard or return the meat and cook ground beef to 160°F to ensure safety.

via Yahoo Finance|

#e-coli #food-safety #ground-beef-recall

food-safety1 month ago•1 min saved

Nearly 3,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Across Multiple States Over E. coli Risk

An Idaho-based company is recalling nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef sold in six states due to potential E. coli contamination, with no reported illnesses so far. Consumers are advised to discard or return the product, which is labeled 'Forward Farms' with a use-by date of 01/13/26.

via CBS News|

#e-coli #food-safety #ground-beef

health2 months ago•1 min saved

Over 2,800 lbs. of Ground Beef Recalled Across Multiple States for E. coli Risk

An Idaho-based food manufacturer recalled approximately 2,855 pounds of ground beef due to E. coli contamination detected through routine testing, with no reported illnesses so far. The beef was distributed to several states and should be discarded or returned.

via NewsNation|

#e-coli #food-safety #ground-beef

health2 months ago•2 min saved

E. coli Outbreak at Bellevue Teriyaki Restaurant Sickens Six

King County Public Health is investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to Tokyo Stop Teriyaki in Bellevue, affecting at least five residents, with ongoing efforts to identify the source and prevent further cases, following restaurant inspections and DNA fingerprinting confirmation.

via KOMO|

#bellevue #e-coli #food-safety

microbiology3 months ago•73 min saved

Microbiome Dynamics: Ecological Competition and Strain Displacement

The article explores how ecological competition, including nutrient and interference competition via bacterial toxins, influences strain displacement in microbiomes, supported by mathematical modeling and experiments with engineered and natural E. coli strains, highlighting the importance of private nutrients and interference mechanisms for successful invasion and displacement within diverse bacterial communities.

via Nature|

#bacterial-toxins #e-coli #ecological-competition

health3 months ago•3 min saved

Contaminated Meat in Your Kitchen May Cause 1 in 5 UTIs

A recent study links some urinary tract infections to food handling practices in the kitchen, particularly the contamination of meat with E. coli bacteria, emphasizing the importance of proper cooking and hygiene to prevent infections.

via Hindustan Times|

#e-coli #food-handling #health

science3 months ago•3 min saved

Advances in Phage Therapy Offer Hope Against Superbugs

Researchers at VUB have developed genetically modified bacteriophages that deliver bacterial toxins to specifically target and kill multidrug-resistant E. coli, offering a promising alternative to traditional antibiotics in combating resistant bacterial infections.

via Phys.org|

#antibiotic-resistance #bacterial-toxins #bacteriophages