Escherichia Coli 0157:G7 Infection
E. coli along with many other fungi, viruses and protozoa can contaminate food or water and cause gastrointestinal illness characterized by vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Bodies are easily ingested, as there is no way to identify their presence. There is no particular taste or smell common to contaminated food and water. These bacteria are present in the intestinal tract of animals. There are over 700 serotypes of E. coli, but not all are dangerous. Some are actually beneficial to humans. Only those that produce Shiga toxin contaminates food....
The refrigerator should be set at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or slightly below to keep the bacterial growth rate down, says Katherine Bernard of the US and more »