1. E. C OLI 0157:H7

2. W HAT IS E. C OLI 0157:H7? E. coli stands for Escherichia coli E. coli is bacteria that enters into the intestinal tract of mammals There are more that 700 types of E. coli E. coli 0157:H7 is responsible to most illness to humans from E. Coli 85% of outbreaks are foodborne in origin.

3. W HAT C ARRIES E. C OLI ? Beef Sausage Juice Lettuce and Spinach …& more!

4. W HAT D OES I T D O ? SYMPTOMS: Abdominal pain Severe cramps Diarrhea Hemorrhagic colitis Vomiting …For 1-10 days

5. L ONG TERM E FFECTS E. coli 0157:H7 is rare and usually passes in 1 to 10 days Kidney failure and HUS (hemolytic uremic syndrome) are possible to get, which has a 25% death rate. HUS blood clots throughout capillaries in your body.

6. T REATMENT Unfortunately there is no medical cure for E. coli. The best treatment is to make sure you stay hydrated by drinking lots of water.

7. P REVENTION ! Make sure to wash your hands often and especially after handling raw meat and going to the bathroom. While swimming in non- chlorinated water try not to swallow any water. Cook all meats thoroughly and don’t leave any pink or cloudy liquids.

8. F REQUENCY OF R EPORTED I LLNESSES Reported cases of E. Coli in fall 2007 Wisconsin had the highest number of cases with 49 that year.

9. O UTBREAKS In 1993, Washington, Idaho, California, and Nevada had outbreaks of E. Coli in the Jack in the Box fast food restaurants. 602 patients reported diarrhea 477 patients were confirmed with E. coli 144 patients were hospitalized 30 developed HUS 3 died.

10. E. C OLI IN Y OUR F OOD ? ? Make sure you wash and cook it before you eat!