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Contaminated Meat Tied to 20% of Urinary Tract Infections

10/24/2025

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A Southern California study links contaminated meat, especially chicken and turkey, to urinary tract infections.
Researchers found nearly 20% of UTIs linked to E. coli from meat after testing 2,300 urine and 3,300 meat samples.
Low-income neighborhoods faced a 60% higher risk of foodborne UTIs.
Experts call for better meat handling and stricter regulations to reduce E. coli contamination.

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Story summary

A Southern California study links contaminated meat, especially chicken and turkey, to urinary tract infections.
Researchers found nearly 20% of UTIs linked to E. coli from meat after testing 2,300 urine and 3,300 meat samples.
Low-income neighborhoods faced a 60% higher risk of foodborne UTIs.
Experts call for better meat handling and stricter regulations to reduce E. coli contamination.