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BacteriumBacterium: a large group of small, unicellular micro organisms found in the soil, water, and air, some of which cause disease in humans and other animals. Bacteria are generally classified as rod-shaped (bacillus), spherical (coccus), comma-shaped (vibrio), or spiral (spirochete).
BacteriaBacteria have been found that can live in temperatures above the boiling point and in cold that would freeze your blood. They eat everything from sugar and starch to sunlight, sulfur and iron. Theres even a species of bacteria
 2010-09-03 Swimming advisory posted for Crandon Park beaches - Miami-Dade Breaking NewsThe water samples are being analyzed for fecal coliform and enterococci bacteria that normally inhabit the intestinal track of humans and animals, and which may cause infections or illness. The prevalence of enteric bacteria is an indicator of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water run-off, wildlife, pets and human sewage. Samples of beach water collected at Crandon Park did not meet the criteria for bacteria, as recommended by the Florida Department of Health. The department said it is required to issue an advisory to inform the public in a specific area when the test samples come in high. Health regulators have issued an advisory against swimming at Crandon Park beaches because of high bacteria counts. p/ The advisory does not affect the village of Key Biscayne beaches. - Brkdade news brkmobile
2010-09-02 CBC News - British Columbia - White Rock water tests come back cleanWhite Rock, B. C. , residents may soon be able to stop boiling their drinking water, after three tests at the contaminated reservoir came back clear of E. coli contamination. More than 20,000 residents of the suburb south of Vancouver have been under a boil water advisory since after bacteria was found in the water supply. The Fraser Health Authority requires only three clean test results before lifting an advisory, but David Rector, the general manager of B. C. operations for Epcor, said more testing is being done on Tuesday as a precaution and he hopes to make an announcement tomorrow. White Rock, B. C. , residents may soon be able to stop boiling their drinking water, after three tests at the contaminated reservoir came back clear of E. coli contamination. - White rock boil water advisory clean e. coli tests epcor
2010-09-01 Egg Farms Violated Safety RulesOfficials said last week that they had found traces of salmonella similar to the strain associated with the outbreak in a total of six test samples taken from Wright County Egg facilities. That included the two feed tests and four tests taken from walkways or other areas. Both companies said that they had acted quickly to correct problems and were continuing to cooperate with regulators. The reports cited numerous instances in which both companies had failed to follow through on basic measures meant to keep chickens from becoming infected with salmonella, which can cause them to lay eggs containing the bacteria. Inspections, the F. D. A. said, found barns infested with flies, maggots and rodents, as well as overflowing manure pits. - Eggs Salmonella (Bacteria) Food and Drug Administration Wright County Egg
2010-08-30 City beaches cleared for reopening and raquo; Local News and raquo; , Gloucester, MAWednesdays elevated bacteria counts were likely caused by rainwater runoff draining into the ocean, carrying with it everything from sediments, urban debris and pet waste, Schenk said. The lively surf that moved in with the recent noreaster, which drenched Cape Ann for four days, may have also contributed by stirring up material from the bottom, officials said. Rockports public beaches are tested for enterococci bacteria on a monthly basis and state Health Department records indicate the waters off Rockports coast were last tested for on Aug. 3.
2010-08-29 Bacteria worries shut down bathing areasBacteria worries shut down bathing areas Enterococci are bacteria found in the intestines of all warm blooded animals. Swimming in contaminated water increases the risk of ear and skin infections. Accidental inhalation or consumption of contaminated water can lead to respiratory or gastrointestinal illnesses. The Marion County Health Departments Environment Health unit conducts biweekly water testing of 24 permitted public bathing places as part of its mission to promote and protect the health of the people of Marion County. Biweekly tests are conducted on Monday and if water sampling fails to meet the EPA recommendation, confirmation sampling is conducted on Wednesday. The Marion County Health Department temporarily closes two local bathing areas because of elevated levels of bacteria. - Marion county health department bathing areas bacteria bacteria levels press release
2010-08-28 New U. S. egg rules got start in county NewsIn 1992, 38 percent of Pennsylvania flocks tested positive for salmonella. Today, about 8 percent test positive at some point. And hen houses found with the bacteria have dropped from 26 percent in 1992 to 1 percent today, according to Patterson. Rodent control by making sure hen houses were tightly sealed emerged as a key safeguard. Other recommended steps included testing baby chicks coming onto farms and vigilant testing of the hen houses for the presence of the bacteria. New federal safeguards that officials say might have prevented the recent salmonella poisoning and massive egg recall had their genesis in research on Lancaster County egg farms 20 years ago.
2010-08-27 Popular beach closed due to fecal bacteria WZVN News for Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Naples, FloridaAlthough the water at the Cape Coral Yacht Club looks and smells fine, tests revealed high levels of fecal bacteria. Even though the health department knew about the findings Tuesday, warning signs werent posted until Wednesday. The Lee County Health Department tested the water at Cape Coral Yacht Club earlier this week. The Lee County Health Department says normally beaches are closed the day test results come back, but the late findings and storms forced them to put off the closure. ABC7 News and Weather online for Southwest Florida, serving Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Desoto, Glades and Hendry counties
2010-08-25 CTV British Columbia - White Rock boil water advisory will remain in place - CTV NewsWhite Rock residents have been told that a boil water advisory will remain in place until the end of the week, after more E. coli bacteria was discovered in weekend testing. The municipal water supply affects the City of White Rock, as well as a limited number of residences in South Surrey. It comes from a groundwater source called the Sunnyside Uplands aquifer and is provided through six wells. The water goes directly to residents without further treatment. White Rock residents have been told that a boil water advisory will remain in place until the end of the week, after more E. coli bacteria was discovered in weekend testing. - Boil water advisory white rock
2010-08-24 Egg salmonella cases spark lawsuitsPrior to that, companies were not required to test for salmonella enteritidis. The new rule requires testing of layer houses, which can trigger mandatory egg testing. Infected eggs must be diverted to pathogen-killing treatments such as pasteurization. Salmonella enteritidis, a form of the bacteria that infects the insides of eggs and so cant be washed off, was a major problem in the 1990s in egg farms in the northeastern United States, says Caroline Smith DeWaal, food safety director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The companies at the center of a recall of eggs that may be contaminated with salmonella head into this week facing lawsuits and more scrutiny. - Egg Decoster salmonella image Iowa Robert Reich front cases Alexis Herman gen widget Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Farms width salmonella enteritidis spikes usatoday spike
2010-08-23 CTV British Columbia - Boil water advisory issued to White Rock residents - CTV NewsE. coli usually enters a citys water supply after a period of heavy rainfall, Rector said, though White Rock has seen little rain in recent weeks. Crews are now working to determine how the bacteria could have entered the water supply, and if anything else came with it. The bacteria was discovered in a single neighbourhood during a routine sampling test on th. A second test confirmed the results on Friday night, spurring the advisory. All residents of White Rock, B. C. , are being told to boil their tap water before drinking it after E. coli was detected in the citys water supply. - Boil water advisory issued to White Rock residents
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