Prevention
Ways to prevent getting infected with E. coli include
- Wash your hands thoroughly after going to the bathroom or changing diapers.
- Eat only thoroughly cooked ground beef.
- Cook ground beef products to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Avoid unpasteurized milk and juices.
- Wash fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating raw or cooked.
- Keep raw meat separate from ready-to-eat foods.