Tagged: E-Coli
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E. Coli in Food: Why O157:H7 Is So Dangerous
E. coli O157:H7 produces Shiga toxins that can cause kidney failure in children. Learn where it comes from, why ground beef is high risk, and how to prevent it.
BeginnerGround Beef vs Steak: Why the Same Cow Has Different Safety Rules
Ground beef needs 160°F throughout while steak only needs 145°F. The reason comes down to where bacteria live in intact vs ground meat
BeginnerRaw Cookie Dough: The Flour Risk Nobody Warned You About
Raw flour is a recognized E. coli O157:H7 source. The 2016 flour recall sickened 45 people across 21 states. Learn why raw dough is risky even without eggs
BeginnerWhy Sprouts Are One of the Riskiest Foods You Can Eat Raw
Sprouts have been linked to more than 30 US foodborne illness outbreaks since 1996. Learn why the sprouting process makes pathogen control nearly impossible
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