
In light of recent recalls of various prepacked, ready-to-eat sandwiches, wraps and salads, announced due to possible contamination with E. coli, colleagues at Campden BRI have issued a useful blog.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) are thought to be the most potent group of pathogenic E. coli. Campden BRI’s blog demystifies E. coli, STEC, VTEC and O157, and looks at the difference between Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and non- Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. Most importantly, the blog covers how to control these pathogens and prevent contamination and recalls




