1. Escherichia coli O157:H7

2. Why steaks instead of hamburgers?
One animal with E. coli can contaminate tens of thousands of pounds of ground beef.
Have a steak burger!

3. But a salad is safe, right?
Wrong, produce may become contaminated from exposure to:
contaminated water
improper use of manure
improper handling:
in transport
at the retailer
in the home.

4. Is apple juice safe to drink?
Yes, if it’s pasteurized.
Apple juice is usually pasteurized, however, cider is not.

5. Symptoms of E. coli infection?
Symptoms include:
Fever
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach cramps
Bloody diarrhea

6. Your friend wants raw hamburger meat on crackers
Your friend wants raw hamburger meat on crackers? What should you tell him?
Go for it!
…If, you want to put yourself at risk of infection.

7. Raw hamburger meat on crackers? What should you tell him? Really?
Contaminated meat won't look, smell, or taste odd, so…
To be safe, cook your food to160 °F throughout.