Bacteria come in a surprising variety of shapes. In addition to rod-shaped representatives such as the widely known model bacterium E. coli, there are numerous curved and even spiral-shaped bacteria.

The non-descript, pill-shaped cell is why we understand fundamental life processes (think DNA replication and transcription).

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Carrots recalled after E. coli outbreak linked to one death, CDC says The outbreak, detected across 18 U.S. states, is linked to carrots and baby carrots sold by brands such as Wegmans, 365 ...

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has caused illnesses across 10 states. What to know about the bacteria.

Ground beef products recalled over possible E. coli contamination More than 167,000 pounds of fresh and frozen ground beef products from the Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. are subject to the ...

At least 15 cases of E. coli have been reported in more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef from the Wolverine Packing Co.

The McDonald’s outbreak is caused by E. coli O157:H7, which produces a toxin that causes dangerous diarrhea and can lead to kidney failure and other serious problems, according to the CDC.

E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots leaves 1 dead, 15 hospitalized: See map of cases Anyone who has the recalled carrots in their home are asked to throw them away or return them and clean ...

A Colorado resident has accused McDonald’s of negligence after he tested positive for E. coli shortly after consuming food from the fast food chain, marking the first lawsuit against McDonald ...

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has caused illnesses across 10 states. What to know about the bacteria.