Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections linked to contaminated meat, study finds
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Nearly one in five urinary tract infections in a group of patients in Southern California were linked to E. coli from contaminated meat, a four-year study found. And researchers say the problem could be occurring across the United States. The researchers found 18% of the more than 2,300 urinary tract infections, or UTIs, in the study — published in the mBio journal on Thursday — were linked to E. coli strains found in meat samples from grocery stores in the same area.
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Main Idea: A study led by Lance Price found that nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections in one Southern California patient group were linked to E. coli from contaminated meat.
Key Points:
- Researchers analyzed more than 2,300 UTIs over four years and matched many cases to E. coli strains found in grocery-store meat.
- Turkey and chicken were the meats most often found with E. coli, followed by pork and beef.
- The study found higher rates of food-linked UTIs in lower-income areas, pointing to possible gaps in food safety and handling.
- Experts said people should cook meat well and keep kitchens clean, while regulators and industry should work to reduce contamination.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Contaminated meat may be linked to a significant share of UTIs, which could mean more illness, medical costs, and missed work for consumers. Low-income neighborhoods may face higher risk if food safety is uneven.
Positive Impact
No clear positive impact identified.
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