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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.

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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

E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Beef Kofta at The Kebab Shop Hospitalizes 5 and Gives 2 Children Kidney Failure — Genetic Testing Confirms the Match

USDA FSIS public health alert (May 24, 2026) and genetic confirmation (June 1, 2026): E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to beef kofta at The Kebab Shop in California. Nine sick, five hospitalized, two children with HUS. Olympia Foods confirmed as source.

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E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Los Angeles Restaurant Chain — California, Texas, and Florida Diners May Have Been Exposed

Federal investigators confirmed E. coli O157:H7 in beef kofta served at The Kebab Shop in California, Texas, and Florida. USDA issued a public health alert on May 24, 2026.

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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

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.

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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.

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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…

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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

Chemists make hydrogen from breadcrumbs in groundbreaking reaction that could replace some fossil fuels

Chemists say they’ve found a way to turn breadcrumbs into hydrogen, potentially offering a sustainable alternative to one of the most common chemical manufacturing processes.

LiveScience

E. coli Infection Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk Cheese Sickens 9 Across U.S.

An E. coli outbreak linked to Raw Farm's raw milk and cheddar cheese has sickened nine people, mostly young children, across the U.S.

International Business Times

E. coli outbreak linked to California company’s raw milk and cheese grows

More than half of the illnesses linked to the outbreak are in children younger than five

The Independent UK

E. coli cases are on the rise in the United States, and the internet rightfully blames RFK Jr.

Who wants raw milk anyway?

The Mary Sue

California Raw Milk Producer Under Fire For E.coli Outbreak, 'We Disagree with FDA', CEO Tells Health Experts

California-based Raw Farm faces a federal standoff as CEO Mark McAfee defies FDA calls for a voluntary recall following a multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar cheese.

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E. coli linked to cheddar cheese made with raw milk sickens 7 in the US

Health officials say seven people in three states, including children, have been sickened by E

Budget and the Bees

Fire River Farms Warning: The Multi-State Ground Beef Recall Linked to E. Coli O145

You probably picked up a few packs of ground beef for the week without a second thought. It is a staple of the American kitchen, and we trust that the meat in our freezers is safe for our families. However, a major health alert is currently active across several states.

The Independent UK

A gut bacteria is linked to colorectal cancer — here’s how to keep yours healthy

California researchers have identified a possible link between toxin in the gut and increase in cancer cases in people under the age of 50

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“She Landed In The Hospital”: 57 Smells That Seem Out Of The Ordinary But Are Actually A Sign Of Danger

People generally know that a musty, damp smell may indicate mold, or that a rotten-egg smell could be sulfur. However, some odors may seem ordinary but could actually pose a threat to our health and safety. This was a topic in a recent Reddit thread, and the responses are not…

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FSA Warns Pet Owners About Dangerous Bacteria in Raw Pet Food

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) just dropped a serious warning for pet owners and pet food businesses after finding worrying levels of contamination in raw pet food across the UK. After checking hundreds of products, they found a lot of raw dog and cat food packed with harmful bacteria and…

The Independent UK

Nearly 23,000 pounds of ground beef recalled over contamination concerns

The recalled beef was shipped to food distributors in three U.S. states

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Pet Food Labels Made Easy: What Every Beginner Should Know

Understanding pet Food Ingredients

Choose safe and nutritious food for your pet

Certain ingredients in dog food provide your dog with many different, essential nutrients. The major nutrients that your dog needs to survive are proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and water. These ingredients make up the bulk of the nutrient…

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USDA Recall Alert: Don’t Panic—Do This First to Protect Your Family

When a recall headline hits, it’s easy to panic, especially if you meal-prepped burgers, packed lunches, or tossed extra meat in the freezer “for later.” The most important thing to know is this: the pound number in the headline isn’t what keeps your family safe; the label details do. In…

Budget and the Bees

Recall Alert: Popular Ground Beef Brand Pulled for E. Coli Risk

We trust that the food we buy at the grocery store is safe. We assume that if it is on the shelf, it has passed inspection. That trust was broken again this week. A massive recall has been issued for ground beef products that many of you likely have sitting…

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Viruses may be more powerful in the International Space Station's microgravity environment

"Microgravity pushed evolution into corners of the phage we still don't fully understand"

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Essential Guide: Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy for Fetal Safety and Maternal Health

Learn which foods to avoid during pregnancy, from raw proteins and unpasteurized dairy to high-mercury fish, caffeine, and alcohol for fetal safety.

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