E. Coli

Preventing Foodborne Illness: E. coli O157:H7

Keith R. Schneider, Renée Goodrich Schneider, Ploy Kurdmongkoltham, and Bruna Bertoldi

This is one in a series of fact sheets discussing common foodborne pathogens of interest to food handlers, processors, and retailers.

Growth of Generic E. coli and Aerobic Bacteria on Beef Muscle held at 50°F for 8 Hours

Larry Eubanks, Chad Carr, and Chris Pantaleo

Preventing Foodborne Illness: E. coli “The Big Six”

Karuna Kharel, Kiara S. Bookman, Bruna Bertoldi, Susanna Richardson, Renée Goodrich Schneider, Ploy Kurdmongkoltham, and Keith R. Schneider

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Nutrition and Food Systems

¿Qué tan segura es la calidad del agua que recogen los barriles de lluvia en el sur de Florida?

Luz Bahder

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS.  Mucho más que una tendencia, los barriles de lluvia son una solución ecológica a largo plazo para el riego sostenible de su jardín. Le ayudan a ahorrar dinero, promueven la conservación del agua y reducen la escorrentía de […]

Fecal pollution in the Pensacola Bay watershed threatens human health, local economies

Mike Loizzo

Fecal pollution can pose major health problems for those who live and play along the Gulf of Mexico. It also can be disastrous for local economies that depend on tourism. This issue is of increasing concern around Pensacola Bay, Florida, where beautiful beaches and a thriving tourism industry draw visitors from far and wide. However, […]

Should I test my private drinking well?

Michael D'Imperio

Residents who receive their drinking water through a municipality enjoy peace of mind knowing that their potable water undergoes routine bacteriological testing behind-the-scenes. But how do you know if water from your private well is safe and free of bacterial contaminants? Many residents with private wells are surprised to learn that they are responsible for […]