The Risks of E. Coli




The Central Newfoundland Morning Show from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights) show

Summary: This week, the largest recall of beef in Canadian history expanded to include many stores in this province. More than 1500 different products from a slaughterhouse in Brooks, Alberta are at risk of e-coli contamination. The recall is shaking consumer confidence and raising questions about how unsafe the beef might be. Herb Schellhorn is a biologist specializing in e-coli research at McMaster University in Hamilton.