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Does Freezing Kill E. coli?

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Does Freezing Kill E. coli?

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No. That’s why it is important to cook all foods thoroughly and follow the safe handling recommendations listed here. For more information, see HGIC 3517, Safe Handling of Produce. Sources: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Escherichia coli O157:H7. December 2006. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/escherichiacoli_g.htm International Food Information Council Foundation (IFIC). January 2007. A Consumer’s Guide To Food Safety Risks http://ific.org/publications/other/consumersguideom.cfm U.S. FDA (1992). Bad Bug Book. Escherichia coli O157:H7. http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/chap15.