Microplastics May Be Making E. Coli Infections Even More Dangerous, Scientists Say Microplastics have officially entered your food chain — and they might be transforming bacteria into superbugs.

Microplastics have officially entered your food chain — and they might be transforming bacteria into superbugs.

High E. coli levels detected at tributaries along the Susquehanna River More than a dozen tributaries have bacteria levels too unsafe for human contact, according to the Lower Susquehanna ...

Also, food tends to attract an array of flying and crawling critters, such as flies, wasps and ants, all of which can transfer germs, including E coli, Salmonella and Listeria, to your food.

McDonald’s E. coli outbreak and other incidents raise concerns about U.S. food safety A deadly E. coli outbreak linked to a popular McDonald’s menu item is the latest in a number of cases of ...

Updated: Jul. 11, 2025 at 8:39 PM PDT ...