At least 15 people have gotten sick so far.
More than 167,000 pounds of ground beef have been recalled due to possible E.coli contamination.
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Department of Agricultures Food Safety Inspection Service(FSIS).
A sample of the beef tested positive forE.
coli O157, which was linked to the illnesses.
What is E.coli?
While many types of E.coli are harmless, some can make you sick.
coli O157:H7is one of the most common causes of gastroenteritis (a.k.a.
D., author ofFood Safety: Past, Present, and Predictionsand a professor atNortheastern University.
How does E.coli get into beef?
E.coli can get into beef in several ways, including spreading from the cows intestines during slaughtering.
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Ground meats should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 F (71.1 C).
What happens now?
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