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E. Coli in Meat Linked to 18% of UTIs

10/28/2025

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A Southern California study finds that 18% of urinary tract infections link to Escherichia coli (E. coli) from meat, notably turkey and chicken.
Researchers analyzed over 5,700 samples from UTI patients and grocery-store meat.
Women, especially in low-income neighborhoods, are disproportionately affected.
Experts emphasize that poor food safety practices may raise contamination rates in these areas and advise maintaining proper food handling to mitigate risks, not avoid meat.

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Story summary

A Southern California study finds that 18% of urinary tract infections link to Escherichia coli (E. coli) from meat, notably turkey and chicken.
Researchers analyzed over 5,700 samples from UTI patients and grocery-store meat.
Women, especially in low-income neighborhoods, are disproportionately affected.
Experts emphasize that poor food safety practices may raise contamination rates in these areas and advise maintaining proper food handling to mitigate risks, not avoid meat.