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E. Coli H7 Research Paper

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There are numerous ways from avoiding being infected by E. coli bacteria. The basis is to know how it is spread. Studies show that E. coli infections are food-borne. Having the organism live in the lower digestive tract makes the possible transmission between animals and humans. It happens when there is direct contact with animal infected by the bacteria or through consumption of contaminated products during food processing. One of the infamous E. coli outbreaks in the United States happened in 1993 at a fast food restaurant, Jack in the Box. Investigations conclude that E. coli O157; H7 is present from having undercooked beef patties from hamburgers resulting 73 restaurant chains in the West Coast to be contaminated. Unfortunately, majority

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