How can consumers prevent E.coli O157:H7 infection?
Consumers can prevent E.coli O157:H7 infection by thoroughly cooking ground beef to an internal temperature of 160. Keep raw meat separate from ready-to-eat foods, and use a separate cutting board for meat. Wash hands, counters, and utensils with hot soapy water after they touch raw meat. Never place cooked meat on the unwashed surface that held raw meat.
