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Foodborne Organisms Associated with Veal Meat? Remember to Always COOK thoroughly!! read on: Escherichia coli can colonize in the intestines of animals, which could contaminate muscle meat at slaughter. E. coli O157:H7 is a rare strain that produces large quantities of a potent toxin that forms in and causes severe damage to the lining of the intestine. The disease produced by it is called Hemorrhagic Colitis and is characterized by bloody diarrhea. E. coli O157:H7 is easily destroyed by thorough cooking. Salmonellae may be found in the intestinal tracts of livestock, poultry, dogs, cats and other warm-blooded animals. There are about 2,000 Salmonella species. Freezing doesn't kill this microorganism but it is destroyed by thorough cooking. Salmonellae must be eaten to cause illness. They cannot enter the body through a skin cut. Cross contamination can occur if raw meat or its juices contact cooked food or foods that will be eaten raw such as salad. More educational reading ? See: Shoppers guides Bye for now. Suzie's Blogs Posted: Saturday 23rd April 2005, 2:34 AM

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