Suzie's Tips ... Delicious Food and Keeping it Safe

Eating Sausages and People at Risk Because dry sausages are not cooked, people "at risk" (the elderly, very young children, pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems) might want to avoid eating them. The bacterium E. coli O157:H7 can survive the process of dry fermenting, and recently some children became ill after eating dry cured salami containing the bacteria. The USDA is looking at ways to identify and correct potential problems in dry sausage products, and is developing procedures for manufacturers to ensure their processing is adequate to destroy bacteria. Hope you're enjoying my food blog. Suzie Family Related Articles Posted: Monday 9th May 2005, 1:47 AM

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