![UNL will lead a team of 48 scientists from 11 land-grant universities and other partner institutions to conduct integrated research, education and extension projects on eight types of Shiga-toxin producing E. coli.](https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/files/file16953.jpg)
UNL leads $25 million project targeting E. coli threat to food safety
UNL will lead a $25 million project to reduce throughout the beef production chain the occurrence of E. coli strains that pose a major threat to public health. The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced the grant today and will be part of a 1 p.m. reception at Hardin Hall. Continue reading…