E. Coli and your health

Escherichia coli, commonly known as e. coli, is a naturally occurring bacteria that may be dangerous to humans. While most strains are harmless, some types of e. coli can cause serious food poisoning, when the bacteria is consumed because they release the toxins in your digestive system. Because e. coli bacteria cannot be seen with the naked eye, they can come into contact with food and bring Eater in danger without warning. While there is some food preparation precautions can reduce your risk of infection, there is a chance of contracting e. coli when you eat or not grow and prepare your own food.

Prevention

Fecal-oral transmission is the most common form of transport infection in humans. United States's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shows a number of recommendations in order to minimise the risk of infection, including:

Wash hands thoroughly before preparing food
Preparing and cooking food properly
Wear gloves while handling food
Pasteurisation of foodstuffs such as juices, milk and other dairy products
Prevent sick food workers from coming into contact with foodstuffs
Symptoms

E. coli infection can cause serious food poisoning and even life-threatening disease. Like most bacterial infections and other diseases are people most at risk of serious illness of children, the elderly and persons with compromised immune systems. Symptoms of e. coli infection include:

The stomach muscle cramps
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach tenderness

Some people may be infected with the e. coli without getting sick, but can give it to others, which then become sick. The simplest and most effective prevention, which all can take is to wash their hands thoroughly before cooking, dining or other handling of food. SOAP and hand sanitizer is both effective deterrent.