Food irradiation is a possible method of getting rid of harmful bacteria, such as E. coli, on meats, fruits, and vegetables. According to the CDC, this process can reduce consumer contact with Camplylobacter, Salmonella, and E. coli O157:H7, which can lead to foodborne illnesses and potentially fatal complications such as Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). For example, meat can be bombarded with gamma... [more]

We blogged before on the mystery of how E. coli O157:H7 could find its way into Nestle Toll House cookie dough, especially in light of ingredients lists free of any typical E. coli culprit (see Getting to the bottom of the latest E. coli O157:H7). The Danville News has reported that the FDA, after inspecting the Danville Nestle plant, found no evidence of E. coli O157:H7 contamination in equipment... [more]