How can E. coli infections be prevented?

No matter how rare you like your hamburger, you value your health more. So ask for ground beef to be cooked well, and do the same at home (all meat should be cooked to 160 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure that bacteria are killed). Thaw meat in your refrigerator (not on the counter or in the sink), and store it on the bottom shelf in a leak-proof container, so bacteria-laden juice won't drip onto other foods.

Escherichia coli (E. coli) can double their numbers in just 45 minutes in your warm, cozy kitchen, so make it less hospitable for them. Before and after meal prep, clean your counters, cutting boards, and sink with a daily-made solution of one jigger of bleach to a quart of water. Or use a solution of 50% vinegar and 50% water in a spray bottle. Because towels can harbor E. coli and spread it around, use a paper towel to wipe surfaces clean, and throw it away.