“Cause of food poisoning, for short” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ECOLI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Cause of food poisoning, for short”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 16, 2025, where it runs at 19 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.