Can you avoid E.Coli?
Chipotle has certainly been in the news about E. Coli outbreaks at its restaurants. What is E. Coli and what can you do to avoid getting an infection? WebMD, CNN, CDC and others have focused on E. Coli and provide some excellent tips for consumers. What is E. Coli? It is a bacteria and the official name is Escherichia coli. Food infections can come from animals or humans. It is found in both animal and human intestines. A simple way to describe it is “Poop Germs”. Many of us can have E. Coli in our intestines and it is harmless. However, some strains can make you sick with diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illnesses and if severe enough even kidney failure. What foods can be contaminated with E. Coli? Most commonly, E. Coli outbreaks are linked to undercooked hamburgers. Produce can be contaminated and is the leading reason for outbreaks. Raw milk as it hasn’t been pasteurized, and unpasteurized ...