How does e coli get into meat?
E.coli bacteria are naturally occurring in the environment and we are exposed to them in a variety of ways each day. All animals and humans have e.coli in the digestive tracts of their bodies. E.coli can also be found in unpasteurized milk and apple cider, raw vegetables and other types of food. On rare occasions, harmful forms of e.coli, such as E.coli O157:H7, can get into meat as it is being processed. BPI leads the industry and has been recognized by the USDA, consumer safety groups, and food protection organizations for our outstanding efforts to advance food safety. We employ the most rigorous finished product sampling and testing program in the industry to check for the presence of E.coli O157:H7. BPI’s products are certified as testing negative for that pathogen prior to ever being shipped to our customers.
