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Food-born pathogens (E. coli O 157:H7 (are bacteria found in the…
Food-born pathogens
E. coli O 157:H7
are bacteria found in the environment, foods, and intestines of people and animals.
most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick
Some kinds of E. coli can cause diarrhea, while others cause urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia, and other illnesses.
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Salmonella
Most common bacterial cause of diarrhea in the United States, and the most common cause of foodborne deaths. Responsible for 1.4 million cases of foodborne illness a year.
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Sources: raw and undercooked eggs, undercooked poultry and meat, fresh fruits and vegetables, and unpasteurized dairy products.
Listeria monocytogenes
Causes listeriosis, a serious disease for pregnant women, newborns, and adults with a weakened immune system.
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Sources: unpasteurized dairy products, including soft cheeses; sliced deli meats; smoked fish; hot dogs; pate’; and deli-prepared salads (i.e. egg, ham, seafood, and chicken salads).
Staphylococcus aureus
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Sources: cooked foods high in protein (e.g. cooked ham, salads, bakery products, dairy products) that are held too long at room temperature.
Campylobacter
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Sources: raw and undercooked poultry and other meat, raw milk and untreated water.
