FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -It is transmitted to humans primarily through consumption of contaminated foods, such as raw or undercooked ground meat products, raw milk, and contaminated raw vegetables and sprouts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thanks to many food safety technologies used by the meat packing industry, E. coli O157:H7 is removed during processing and is found in ground beef less than one half of one percent of the time.

Detailed explanation-3: -Foodborne pathogens, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), can be found on raw or undercooked chicken, as well as other meat and poultry products. E. coli are a large and diverse group of bacteria.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most cases of E. coli food poisoning occur after eating undercooked beef (particularly mince, burgers and meatballs) or drinking unpasteurised milk. The incubation period for food poisoning caused by E. coli is typically one to eight days. The symptoms usually last for a few days or weeks.