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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Serge Korjian M.D.

Overview

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), preventive measures against the development of E. coli enteritis include applying proper hand hygiene using soap and water, cooking meat thoroughly (to a temperature of at least 160°F / 70˚C), avoiding consumption of raw and unpasteurized products (e.g. milk, other dairy products, and juices), and avoiding swallowing water when swimming.[1]

Prevention

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), preventive measures against the development of E. coli enteritis include the following:[1]

Proper hand hygiene using soap and water

Cook meat thoroughly

  • Ground beef and meat that has been needle-tenderized should be cooked to a temperature of at least 160°F (70˚C).
  • Use a thermometer to verify the temperature, as color is not a very reliable indicator of how thoroughly the meat has been cooked.
  • Prevent cross-contamination in food preparation areas by thoroughly washing hands, counters, cutting boards, and utensils after they touch raw meat.

Avoid consumption of raw products

Avoid swallowing water when swimming

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "E coli infection". www.cdc.gov. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. May 20 2014. Retrieved December 19 2015. Check date values in: |access-date=, |date= (help)