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Escherichia coli O157:H7

Escherichia coli O157:H7. Why steaks instead of hamburgers?. One animal with E. coli can contaminate tens of thousands of pounds of ground beef. Have a steak burger! . But a salad is safe, right?. Wrong , produce may become contaminated from exposure to: contaminated water

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Escherichia coli O157:H7

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  1. Escherichia coli O157:H7

  2. Why steaks instead of hamburgers? • One animal with E. coli can contaminate tens of thousands of pounds of ground beef. • Have a steak burger!

  3. But a salad is safe, right? • Wrong, produce may become contaminated from exposure to: • contaminated water • improper use of manure • improper handling: • in transport • at the retailer • in the home.

  4. Is apple juice safe to drink? • Yes, if it’s pasteurized. • Apple juice is usually pasteurized, however, cider is not.

  5. Symptoms of E. coli infection? • Symptoms include: • Fever • Nausea • Vomiting • Stomach cramps • Bloody diarrhea

  6. Your friend wants raw hamburger meat on crackers? What should you tell him? • Go for it! • …If, you want to put yourself at risk of infection.

  7. Raw hamburger meat on crackers? What should you tell him? Really? • Contaminated meat won't look, smell, or taste odd, so… • To be safe, cook your food to160 °F throughout.

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