How do I prevent E. coli 0157: H7 food poisoning?
Cook all ground beef thoroughly. Make sure the meat is cooked throughout with no pink. Make sure all juices are clear, not pink or red. Make sure the inside of the meat is hot. If served an undercooked hamburger in a restaurant, send it back. Consume only pasteurized milk and milk products. Drink only water treated with chlorine or other disinfectants. Campylobacter Food Poisoning What is campylobacter? Campylobacter is the leading cause of bacterial food poisoning in the United States, causing 2 million to 8 million cases a year with 200-800 deaths. Eating undercooked chicken or food that has been in contact with raw chicken causes campylobacter. The Center for Disease Control estimates that up to 70%-90% of chickens are infected with campylobacter. What are the symptoms? Symptoms include abdominal cramps and pain, bloody diarrhea and fever. The symptoms last about a week. Researchers believe that campylobacter can cause a rare neurological disease called Guillain-Barre syndrome, whic
