McDonald's E. coli crisis reveals why vegetable contamination is 'harder problem' than beef
Fresh produce is a bigger problem for restaurants to keep free of contamination than beef.
Sat Oct 26 2024
McDonald's US head vows to improve safety after E. coli outbreak, more cases expected
The outbreak has sickened people across the U.S. West and Midwest, with 10 hospitalized due to serious complications.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Olympics - River Seine suitable for swimming six out of seven days from July 17-23
Data published by city and regional authorities showed concentrations of enterococci and E.coli bacteria above legal thresholds on July 21.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Bacterial infections the 'second leading cause of death worldwide'
S. aureus is a bacterium common in human skin and nostrils but behind a range of illnesses, while E. coli commonly causes food poisoning.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Mersing Polytechnic invents mobile incubator to detect bacteria in water
A group of researchers has successfully created a portable incubator to detect E.coli and Coliform bacteria in treated or contaminated water sources in a shorter period of time.
Thu Aug 13 2020
Despite E. Coli infection, Najib to work from home
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has contracted E. Coli bacterial infection during his visits to flood-affected areas, the Prime Minister's Office tweeted today.
Mon Jan 05 2015
Clean cutting boards a must for avoiding E. coli contamination
According to a recent study, hospitals aren't the only places where the multi-drug-resistant bacteria E. coli may be lurking.
Sat Apr 12 2014
Illegal activities could be cause for E-coli presence
Illegal activities surrounding the Batu Ferringhi coastal area could have caused the latest E.coli outbreak.
Thu Feb 06 2014
Traces of e-coli found in Batu Ferringhi waters
Tests were conducted after the waters off Batu Ferringhi beach had turned black allegedly due to contamination by sewage wastes.
Wed Feb 05 2014
300 sick in Japan after eating contaminated food
The food maker had so far recovered some 1.2 million packages of potentially tainted products out of 6.4 million it wants to recall.
Tue Jan 07 2014
Tablets and phones dirtier than a toilet seat?
The company took swabs from 90 devices, finding "hazardous" levels of bacteria that can make you sick, including E. coli.
Thu Sep 19 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024