Research – Stopping E.coli Before it Starts

Health Essentials Ecoli Istock

Escherichia coli, better known as E. coli bacteria, normally live in the intestines of people and animals. But while most E. coli are harmless — and even part of a healthy human intestinal tract — some are more dangerous and can cause illness.

One in six Americans will get sick from food poisoning this year alone, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While most people will recover without any lasting effects from their illness,  the effects for some can be devastating and even deadly.

 

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