7. Raw Ground Beef
E. coli is one of the most common types of bacterial food poisoning, but do you know where it comes from? E. coli bacteria live in cattle intestines. Therefore, it makes sense that raw beef is more likely to become contaminated with these tiny but dangerous organisms. If the meat is handled and processed safely, you have nothing to worry about, but if you don’t adhere to safe handling and processing guidelines, you may come down with a bad case of food poisoning.
Always make sure you thoroughly cook ground beef to avoid getting sick from it, and never eat it if it’s past the expiration date. If you buy ground beef on sale, check the date because it usually means that it needs to be eaten sooner rather than later. If the expiration date is approaching quickly, put the ground meat in the freezer for later and eat it within 24 hours of thawing.
