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LAKES URGENT CARE
When your health concerns can't wait.
I read that a big national restaurant chain recently had to shut down because of an E. coli outbreak. What is
E. coli and how did so many people get sick all at once?
Escherichia coli is a bacteria which normally lives in our intestines harmlessly, but there are several different strains of it, some of which
can cause severe abdominal cramps, excessive or bloody diarrhea, as well as vomiting. Typical exposure to Escherichia coli is from
contaminated water or food, especially raw vegetables or ground beef that is undercooked. When multiple cases occur it is typically from
exposure to a common food source, such as in a restaurant. There are numerous possibilities as to the exact source within a restaurant,
but they could include accidentally contaminated food from restaurant staff, undercooked beef and poultry, or contaminated work
surfaces from raw or poorly washed foods.
I know how to practice good food safety at home. Is there anything I can do to prevent food related illnesses
when I dine out?
Unfortunately there is no vaccine available to protect us from Escherichia coli-based illness. When eating in a restaurant, there may be
online sources that provide readings or grades for restaurants, based upon such factors as cleanliness and prior history of food borne
related health problems. Many large cities are now adopting a grading system, which in the case of New York City
has proved helpful, significantly reducing the number of food-related illnesses there in the last year.
Making wise food choices can also help prevent problems. Make sure all beef and poultry products are cooked to
a temperature of 160° or higher (most menus in restaurants today require this notification). Also, don't be afraid
to ask restaurant staff if they thoroughly wash raw produce or if kitchen assistants typically wear vinyl or latex
gloves while preparing foods.
For more info, visit the Ask Dr. Vieder page at
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Dr. Sanford Vieder, DO, FACOEP, Medical Director at Lakes Urgent Care, West Bloomfield
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