E.coli (Escherichia coli) | E.coli | CDC

E.coli (Escherichia coli) | E.coli | CDC

Escherichia coli (abbreviated as E. coli) are bacteria found in the environment, foods, and intestines of people and animals. E. coli are a large and diverse group of bacteria. Although most strains ofE. coli are harmless, others can make you sick. Some kinds of E. coli can cause diarrhea, while others cause urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia, and other illnesses. More »

Learn about multistate outbreaks of E. coli.

E.coli Outbreaks

• Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 Infections Linked to Raw Clover Sprouts
• Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Ground Beef
• Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 Infections Linked to Farm Rich Brand Frozen Food Products

Report a Foodborne Illness

• General Public
• Health Departments
• Health Professionals
• Timeline for Reporting of Cases

General Information

• General Information
• Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC)
• Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)
• Diarrheagenic E. coli
• Protect Yourself

Resources & Publications

• Resources for Clinicians and Laboratories
• Select Publications and Surveillance Reports
• Estimates of Foodborne Illness in the U.S.
• Trends in Foodborne Illness