Prevention E. Coli

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to prevent Shiga toxin-producing E. Coli (STEC) infection, you should:

• Wash your hands thoroughly after going to the bathroom or changing diapers

• Wash your hands thoroughly after handling animals, animal bedding, or any material contaminated with animal fecal matter

• Eat only thoroughly cooked ground beef, pork, sheep meat, or sausage.

• Cook ground meat products to an internal temperature of 160ºF

• Avoid drinking unpasteurized milk and juices

• Wash fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating raw

• Prevent cross contamination in food preparation areas by washing hands, counters, cutting boards, and utensils after they touch raw meat.

• Keep raw meat separate from ready-to-eat foods