Cause of food poisoning, for short NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Cause of food poisoning, for short" is ECOLI.
The clue refers to a common bacterium known to cause foodborne illness, and 'for short' indicates the use of an abbreviation or acronym. 'ECOLI' is the abbreviated form of Escherichia coli, a well-known cause of food poisoning.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on September 16, 2025.
E. coli is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
Food-poisoning bacteria, Dangerous bacteria, Bacteria in uncooked food, Common bacterial pathogen, Intestinal bacterium
The answer to “Cause of food poisoning, for short” in the New York Times puzzle September 16 2025 is ECOLI. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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