E. coli 0157:H7 is one of the hundreds of strains of E. coli found in the large intestine of animals. It is associated with several serious outbreaks linked to undercooked meats, cheeses, lettuce, unpasteurized milk, raw fin fish, cream pies, mashed potatoes and other prepared foods.

You can find more this detailed information from the National Restaurant Association website which states the following:

"Symptoms can be severe abdominal pain, cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and occasionally fever. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) is a serious consequence of this disease and is the leading cause of kidney failure in children. Central nervous system disease, seizures, coma and blood clots in the brain may also develop, and may result in death."

Humans and animals are the source.

"Only humans exhibit symptoms of illness. Mode of Transmission: The organism resides in the intestinal tract and is shed in the feces. Slaughter and milking procedures can contaminate food products. While roasts and steaks may become contaminated, the bacteria usually are only found on the exterior of such products, and can be easily killed during the cooking process. However, hamburger and other ground meat products may evenly distribute the bacteria throughout the product. If the product is not thoroughly cooked throughout, some organisms may survive. Illness can occur after ingesting only small amounts of this pathogen."

This is serious stuff. More information can be found this Medical website.

The National Restaurant Association goes on to explain how to control the spread of E.coli 0157:H7

It can be controlled by:

• Food-protection education
• Cook meats thoroughly, until the juices run clear. (155ºF for ground meats/hamburger)
• Avoid cross-contamination (contact of raw food with cooked foods)
• Good personal hygiene with an emphasis on hand washing

So if you are grabbling with a way to protect your customers from this kind of outbreak, you might consider using temperature sensors probes to monitor your restaurant cooking.

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