Avoid ground beef until the source of the E. coli contamination in known. Do not eat the cut fruit that has been recalled because of Salmonella.
General Advice During an E. coli and Salmonella Outbreak
- Be especially careful during “unsolved” outbreaks. Until health officials have the facts, do not assume anything about the source of an ongoing outbreak.
- Educate yourself about foodborne illness. Resources about E. coli, Salmonella and other foodborne pathogens are widely available online.
Eating at Home During an E. coli and Salmonella Outbreak
- WASH YOUR HANDS! This is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick.
- Until the outbreak is solved avoid foods and drinks that are not fully cooked. This is especially true for the most vulnerable – small children, the elderly or immune-compromised individuals.
- At the grocery store, keep raw meat – especially beef or chicken – separate from “ready to eat” food. Also, get your food into the refrigerator or freezer sooner rather than later.
- Keep your counters and kitchen clean and your refrigerator clean and set at the correct temperature. Keeping “hot things hot” and “cold things cold” will help control bacterial growth.
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