A new study suggests that nearly 20% of urinary tract infections (UTIs) may be linked to foodborne E. coli from common animal products like turkey, chicken, pork, and beef. Researchers found bacterial strains in UTI cases that matched those in raw meat samples, with poultry showing high contamination. This zoonotic infection route, particularly affecting women more than men, highlights the importance of food safety in preventing UTIs, challenging previous assumptions about their origins.