How can E. coli be prevented?
• Cook all ground beef thoroughly until no pink meat remains and the juices are clear • Clean and sanitize counter tops, cutting boards, utensils and dishes after contact with raw meat • If you are served undercooked hamburger in a restaurant, send it back • Thoroughly wash all fresh fruit and vegetables before eating • Drink only pasteurized milk and milk products; avoid unpasteurized apple cider • Drink water from a supply known to be safe; if you have a private water supply (well) it should be tested monthly; do not drink from open streams or lakes • People with diarrhea should not use recreational water venues (eg. Swimming pools, lakes, rivers, the ocean) for 2 weeks after symptoms resolve • Complete hand hygiene frequently to reduce the risk of spreading the infection • Have separate towels for sick people • Clean bathroom taps, toilets, and doorknobs at least once every day with an antiseptic cleaner such as bleach and water (1 part bleach to 10 parts water). Even better would b
