Health officials have advised people to avoid consumption of ground beef as it the known source of E-coli. Children and elderly are especially vulnerable to infections.
Canada Considers Irradiated Ground Beef to Improve Food Safety
Irradiation exposes food to low doses of ionizing radiation, typically gamma rays, to kill unwanted organisms and eliminate E.coli-related illness.
Irradiation exposes food to low doses of ionizing radiation, typically gamma rays, to kill unwanted organisms and eliminate E.coli-related illness.
‘The strain that infected 12 people in New Hampshire is Escherichia coli O157:H7 that causes diarrhea and vomiting. People have been advised to cook the meat thoroughly before consumption.’
"Ground beef is a known source of E-coli and it is important for people to avoid eating under-cooked ground beef whether at home or at a restaurant. Young children and the elderly are especially vulnerable to severe illness with this infection." The strain, known as Escherichia coli O157:H7 causes severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, bloody stool and vomiting.
Most of the people infected by this strain recover within five days to a week. But some cases can be serious and life-threatening, especially for young children and elderly due to possible complication is known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
Chipotle Shuts Down 43 Restaurants In Washington And Oregon After E-coli Outbreak
Twenty-two people in the two states have fallen sick due to E. coli outbreak and most of those people have eaten at a Chipotle restaurant during the past few weeks.
Twenty-two people in the two states have fallen sick due to E. coli outbreak and most of those people have eaten at a Chipotle restaurant during the past few weeks.
Consumers should strictly follow food safety practices such as thoroughly washing hands, counters, cutting boards and utensils should be kept clean, wash hands after touching raw meat to avoid cross-contamination in food preparation areas.
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E-coli Outbreak: Two Die After Eating Mixed Salad Leaves
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of E.coli O157. A total of 144 E.coli infection cases has been reported in England, six in Wales and one in Scotland.
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of E.coli O157. A total of 144 E.coli infection cases has been reported in England, six in Wales and one in Scotland.
The DPHS is working with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to determine the source of the contaminated ground beef.
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Salmonella and E-coli Risk While Washing Poultry at Home
The Food Safety Information Council has found that food-poisoning due to campylobacter has increased phenomenally in the last 20 years.
The Food Safety Information Council has found that food-poisoning due to campylobacter has increased phenomenally in the last 20 years.
