In the News (retreived from Google News…)

Is there a way to keep E. coli out of romaine lettuce?

CBC.ca-Dec. 1, 2018

… of contamination can cause serious illness," said Herb Schellhorn, a biology professor who researches E. coli at McMaster University.

E. coli infections and romaine lettuce: What you need to know

The Globe and Mail-Nov. 21, 2018

Herb Schellhorn, a professor of biology at McMaster University who studies E. coli and other food-borne pathogens, said he would advise all …

What consumers should know about the romaine lettuce-linked E. coli …

CityNews-Jan. 4, 2018

“This strain of E. coli causes more outbreaks than all other strains combined, so it’s the big problem,” said Herb Schellhorn, a microbiologist at …

E. coli outbreak from lettuce shows problems with produce traceability …

CTV News-Dec. 22, 2017

Herb Schellhorn, microbiologist and professor at McMaster University, said the outbreak is caused by the most serious strain of E. coli, O157.

Botulism: What you need to know

CBC.ca-Feb. 9, 2017

“Clostridium spores are notorious for being long-lived," said McMaster microbiologist Herb Schellhorn in Hamilton. Part of the challenge is that …

Loblaw expands recall of PC Organics baby food
CTV News-Feb. 9, 2017

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Facts about E. coli, the reason for the Winnipeg water scare

CTV News-Jan. 28, 2015

Microbiologist Herb Schellhorn, an E. coli expert at McMaster University in Hamilton, says initial testing would not distinguish whether the E. coli …

6 things you need to know about E. coli

CBC.ca-Jul. 10, 2014

… use E.coli as a signifier to determine that there are levels of other contaminants in the water too. – Source: Microbiologist Herb Schellhorn, …

Can meat factories be safe, at 4000 cows a day, 3000 steaks a minute?

Globe and Mail-Oct. 6, 2012

It’s less likely to have meat hanging around in a high volume plant," McMaster University biologist Herb Schellhorn says. “The downside, of …

Broadcast Interviews

2018/12/01 –

2018/12/02

Is there a way to keep E. coli out of romaine lettuce?, CBC News, CBC

2018/11/21 –

2018/11/22

E. coli infections and romaine lettuce: What you need to know, The Globe and Mail, Globe

2018/01/04 –

2018/01/05

What consumers should know about the romaine lettuce-linked E. coli …, CiytNews, City

2017/12/22 –

2017/12/22

E. coli outbreak from lettuce shows problems with produce traceability …, CTVnews, CTV

2017/02/07 –

2017/02/08

Botulism: What you need to know, CBC news, CBC

2015/08/21 –

2015/08/22

Facts about E. coli, the reason for the Winnipeg water scare, CTV news, CTV

2014/08/21 –

2014/08/21

E. coli food contamination in Alberta 2014, CTV NEWS, CTV

2011/07/05 –

2014/08/21

E. coli and food safety, Radio shows, Various

2014/06/21 –

2014/07/22

Alberta E. coli outbreak source unknown; investigation underway, CTV News, CTV

2012/10/11 –

2012/10/11

E. coli outbreak in Alberta, The Current, CBC

2012/10/10 –

2012/10/10

E. coli and Food Safety, Evening News, CTV

2012/10/01 –

2012/10/01

E. coli outbreak in Alberta, Toronto News, CBC

2011/10/08 –

2011/10/08

Beef Recall in Alberta, AM Agenda, Sun News

2011/06/04 –

2011/06/04

E. coli Outbreak in Germany, CTV NEWS Channel, CTV