NUTRITION
FOOD SAFETY
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Botulism
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E. Coli
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Listeria
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Norovirus
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Salmonella
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Detailed explanation-1: -Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is a bacterium that can cause severe foodborne disease. Primary sources of STEC outbreaks are raw or undercooked ground meat products, raw milk, and faecal contamination of vegetables.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ground Beef One of the most common foods that can become contaminated with E. coli is ground beef. E. coli from inside of the cow’s intestines can contaminate the meat meant for consumption.
Detailed explanation-3: -When cattle are slaughtered and processed, E. coli bacteria in their intestines can get on the meat. Ground beef combines meat from many different animals, increasing the risk of contamination. Unpasteurized milk. E. coli bacteria on a cow’s udder or on milking equipment can get into raw milk.
Detailed explanation-4: -A particular strain of E. coli known as E. coli O157:H7 causes a severe intestinal infection in humans. It is the most common strain to cause illness in people.