E. Coli
By: Faith Watts
Cell division of E. coli with continuous media flow
Foods Linked To Ecoli:
- Undercooked ground beef
- Vegetables grown in cow manure or washed in contaminated water
- Fruit juice that isn't pasteurized
Symptoms
- Abdominal cramping
- Sudden, severe watery diarrhea that may change to bloody stools
- Gas
- Loss of appetite/ nausea
- Vomiting (Uncommon
- Fatigue
- Fever
Preventions
- Prevent cross-contamination by throughly washing hands, counters, cutting boards, and utensils after they touch raw meat.
- Prevent drinking raw milk, unpasteurized dairy products, and unpasteurized juices