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===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
[[E.coli]] is a [[Pathogenic Bacteria|pathogenic bacteria]] found in meat that causes food poisoning. | [[E.coli]] is a [[Pathogenic Bacteria|pathogenic bacteria]] found in meat that causes food poisoning. | ||
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: [[E.coli]] is found in the [[Digestive System|digestive system]] of some [[animal]]s. When the [[animal]] is prepared as food the [[E.coli]] can be spread to the rest of the meat. | : [[E.coli]] is found in the [[Digestive System|digestive system]] of some [[animal]]s. When the [[animal]] is prepared as food the [[E.coli]] can be spread to the rest of the meat. | ||
: If [[E.coli]] gets into the [[Digestive System|digestive system]] of a [[human]] it can affect the normal [[health]]y [[bacteria]] causing pain, vomiting and diarrhea. | : If [[E.coli]] gets into the [[Digestive System|digestive system]] of a [[human]] it can affect the normal [[health]]y [[bacteria]] causing pain, vomiting and diarrhea. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:04, 6 June 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
E.coli is a pathogenic bacteria found in meat that causes food poisoning.
About E.coli
- E.coli is found in the digestive system of some animals. When the animal is prepared as food the E.coli can be spread to the rest of the meat.
- If E.coli gets into the digestive system of a human it can affect the normal healthy bacteria causing pain, vomiting and diarrhea.
- A E.coli infection happens when uncooked food is eaten or a surface is not cleaned properly after raw meat has been placed on it.
- An E.coli infection can last several days.
- If a large colony of E.coli grows in a meat it produces a toxic chemical so even if the meat is cooked properly it can still cause illness due to the toxin.