USDA Issues E. Coli Warning for Kebab Restaurant Chain in the U.S.

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The Food Safety and Inspection Service of the US Department of Agriculture has released a public health warning regarding beef kofta items offered at The Kebab Shop due to potential contamination by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. Additionally, a separate investigation by FSIS has revealed that headcheese from Crawford Sausage Co. tested positive for the strain of Listeria monocytogenes linked to the outbreak, as noted in a May 14 update based on whole genome sequencing data. These two warnings underscore a concerning period for food safety within the US food supply chain. The USDA advises anyone who has recently dined at Kebab Shop outlets to keep an eye out for symptoms of E. coli, such as severe diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever.

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00:00Two food safety alerts from the USDA deserve your attention this week.

00:04First, federal food safety inspectors have issued a public health alert for beef kofta products.

00:10At the kebab shop restaurant chain, after concerns arose that the meat may be contaminated

00:15with shiga toxin-producing E. coli, one of the most dangerous strains capable of causing kidney

00:21failure in severe cases. If you've eaten at a kebab shop location in recent weeks,

00:26monitor for severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever.

00:30Second, a separate USDA investigation confirmed through DNA fingerprinting.

00:36That head cheese from Crawford Sausage Company tested positive for the outbreak strain of

00:41Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that poses the highest risk to pregnant women,

00:46elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.

00:50The USDA advises anyone with recalled Crawford sausage products to dispose of them immediately,

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