E. Coli

Hemorrhagic Colitis

undercooked

meat

unpasteurized

fruit juices

deli meats

Eastern & Western

U.S.

Here's

what to

do...

THE END.

Symptoms

abdominal

cramps

diarrhea

(bloody)

vomiting

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Eastern

U.S.

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Germany

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Hemolytic Uremic

Syndrome

(HUS)

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gas

Also known as:

fever

loss of appetite

• E. Coli

shiga toxin that produces E. Coli in the intestines

Hemorrhagic Colitis-

Foods associated with

August, 2006

• E coli bacteria from fresh spinach in multiple states of the United States hospitalized 102 people, infected 31 with HUS, and left 3 dead.

May, 2008

• A recall was first issued at a Kroger in Michigan but was eventually expanded to the meat company, Nebraska Beef Ltd. The outbreak left a total of 49 people ill, 27 hospitalized, 1 with HUS, and 0 dead.

2005

July, 2011

• Germany reported 852 patients ill with HUS. Of those 852, 32 died. America reported 6 with HUS and of those 6, 1 person died who had recently traveled to Germany.

dairy products

2011

produce

Prevention

Reduce bacteria found in food

Want to prevent yourself from getting infected with E. Coli?

• -cook food to required minimum internal temperature

* (ground beef- 155 degrees F )

* (grains, fruits & vegetables- 135 degrees F )

Prevent transfer of bacteria

-prevent cross-contamination between raw meat and ready to eat food

Exclude / Restrict

-exclude employees from the

establishment if they...

* wear gloves

* wash hands often

*have diarrhea

* sanitize equipment

*have been diagnosed

with E. Coli

* store food properly