Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Amid McDonald’s-linked E. coli outbreak, here are symptoms to watch for
and ways to stay safe
Recently, dozens of people who ate the Quarter Pounder hamburger at McDonald’s
reported the symptoms of E. coli, a type of bacteria. The contaminated ingredient
seems to be the slivered onions, which are used primarily for the product and
not other items. E. coli are found in many places, including in the
environment, foods, water, and the intestines of people and animals. Most of
them are harmless and are part of a healthy intestinal tract. They help us
digest food, produce vitamins, and protect us from harmful germs. However, some
E. coli can make people sick with diarrhea, urinary tract infections,
pneumonia, sepsis, and fever. Though most people can recover without treatment after
several days or a week, some may need supportive care for symptoms and fluids
for hydration. Then how can we prevent such contamination? For meat or seafood,
heat thoroughly. For vegetables and fruits, wash them with water. Do not use utensils
that have touched uncooked meat or seafood for other foods. Once you’ve
realized the symptoms of E. coli infection like severe diarrhea, keep hydrated.
Read the article and learn about what E. coli is and does to us.
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