“The Division of Public Health Services is working with our federal partners to investigate the source of the ground beef that is causing people in New Hampshire to become ill”, said Marcella Bobinsky, the acting director of DPHS.
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While anyone can become infected with E. coli, young children, senior adults and people with compromised immune systems are highly at risk of infection.
Marcella Bobinsky, Acting Director of Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) said that the Division of Public Health Services has been working with other federal organizations to investigate the source of the contaminated ground beef.
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Since June, at least 12 individuals have been sickened by the same strain of the pathogen after eating ground beef, the agency reported.
Health officials say that E. coli is not a threat as long as food is properly cooked at a temperature of at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
The symptoms of an E. coli infection include severe stomach and abdominal cramps, diarrhea that is bloody and/or watery, vomiting, and a mild fever. All twelve have the same strain of E. coli. State officials said that the USDA, the department that regulates the safety of ground beef, is assisting in the investigation. Most people are relieved of systems within five to seven days. The possible complication may be due to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
People should also follow best practices in terms of food safety. The people ate beef at more than one location, making it hard for federal and state officials to find where the infected meat originated. “It is best to use a thermometer, since color is not a very reliable indicator of ‘doneness.’ People should also prevent cross contamination in food preparation areas by thoroughly washing hands, counters, cutting boards, and utensils after they touch raw meat”, according to the bureau of infectious disease control.
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For years the government has been telling people not to eat burgers that are not cooked to well done. Other risk factors include consuming undercooked meat, unpasteurized milk, apple cider or juice and soft cheeses made from soft milk.
