Food-borne diseases can come from a wide variety of bacteria. Perhaps one of the most widely known is e. coli or Escherichia coli. This strain of bacteria, specifically e. coli O157: H7, is notable for its ability to live in several different locations. E. coli can be found in meat products, milk, water and even vegetables, each of which can serve as a point of transmission. Once in the body, e. coli can cause serious damage to the body, leading to hospitalization.
Symptoms of an infection from e. coli deal mainly with the digestive system, leading to disruptions in the digestive process for those who contract the bacteria. In humans, the disease usually manifests in haemorrhagic diarrhoea, which is alarming and dangerous for victims of this bacterium. E. coli can be particularly dangerous for young and old, such as kidney damage may occur due to an infection.
E. coli is naturally found in the intestines of cows, making meat products especially susceptible to pass infectious bacteria. While cow feces is the primary mode of spread of disease, e. coli can live in water and cause infection through contact with contaminated water. As a result, Lake beaches and pools poorly maintained can act as breeding grounds for e. coli.
As a result of the nature of water of e. coli, vegetables may also be affected. To protect against infection, make sure that your food is carefully cleaned and cooked. Restaurants that fail to properly prepare their food put their customers at risk of infection. Without sufficiently high temperatures or long enough, the bacteria may persist despite the appearance of being cooked. To learn more about the cost of food preparation negligent legal, contact a personal injury lawyer.
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