E coli Outbreak

The CDC announced an outbreak of E coli in nine states. Most of the outbreaks were traced back to JBS swift beef company located in Greeley Colorado. This particular strain of E coli is found mainly in the ground beef purchased on April 21st or there on after. However the majority of the meat that caused illness was not cooked to the proper degree meaning the ground beef was undercooked. Undercooked meat carries pathogens which is why there are recommended cooking temperatures for ground beef it is 160 degrees Fahrenheit has stated in my previous blog.