Cattle Vaccine Could Reduce E. Coli Outbreaks

The battle against E. coli contamination in the nation’s food supply has a new weapon, but consumers are not likely to see its benefit anytime soon.

Epitopix, a Minnesota-based veterinary vaccine company, recently released a vaccine that promises to help prevent cattle from carrying E. coli O157 — a bacteria strain that, although harmless to livestock, can be deadly to humans.

Yet critical barriers stand in the way of implementation — the need for additional research and a high price tag. Read more…