Another E. coli breakout!

Yet another E. coli outbreak possibly linked to beef has been identified in Ohio and Michigan. It’s more than a little disconcerting to me that these outbreaks seem to be coming more and more frequently.

So what’s the cause? Is it carelessness on the part of food processing plants…improper cooking at home…lack of consumer knowledge about safe food handling?

While some cases can certainly be linked to how consumers handle and cook foods, ‘outbreaks’ are generally linked to something that happens before the consumer purchased the food.

While you may not be able to protect yourself from all hazards in the food supply, there are things you can do to reduce YOUR chances of succumbing. Check out the article links below for tips on reducing risk and prior outbreaks.

- Renee

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