Foodborne illnesses are shockingly common. According to the CDC, 48 million get sick from foodborne diseases every year in the U.S. Here's a guide to everything you need to know.
Escherichia coli, or E. coli, is a bacteria that lives in the intestines of people and animals. Though it is harmless while in the gut, ingesting certain types of E. coli — such as— can cause severe gastrointestinal issues, according to the Mayo Clinic. One way E. coli is spread is when feces contaminates food and water. Since animals can potentially carry pathogenic E. coli, touching animals, such as at a petting zoo, can potentially put you at risk.
“If people develop bloody diarrhea or have a decline in urine output or are pale, they should seek medical attention,” says Shaw.Consuming ground beef can potentially put you at a greater risk of E. coli exposure. “If you cook your steak, and you cook the outside, you’re usually safe from it,” says Parsonnet. “But if you make hamburgers, you’re taking the outside of the meat that’s been contaminated, and you're mixing it in the middle.
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