E. Coli: Foodborne Pathogen
General information:
What is E.coli?
Escherichia coli, or commonly referred to as E.coli is a foodborne pathogen that normally inhabits in the intestinal track of humans and animals. It is the most common and wide spread infecting organism and is in the family, Enterobacteriaceae. Enterobacteriaceae is a large family of Gram-negative bacteria, meaning the bacteria appear pinkish or red.
How fast and how does it spread?
The main way that E.coli can spread is through food and water supply. Common foods that are easily contaminated by this bacterium are undercooked ground beef, unpasteurized milk, juice, soft cheeses made from raw milk and fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables.
What are the incubation and duration periods?
The incubation
What is E.coli?
Escherichia coli, or commonly referred to as E.coli is a foodborne pathogen that normally inhabits in the intestinal track of humans and animals. It is the most common and wide spread infecting organism and is in the family, Enterobacteriaceae. Enterobacteriaceae is a large family of Gram-negative bacteria, meaning the bacteria appear pinkish or red.
How fast and how does it spread?
The main way that E.coli can spread is through food and water supply. Common foods that are easily contaminated by this bacterium are undercooked ground beef, unpasteurized milk, juice, soft cheeses made from raw milk and fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables.
What are the incubation and duration periods?
The incubation