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Escherichia coli is referred to as E. coli. E coli normally lives in animal and human intestines, but only certain strands are dangerous. Those at a higher risk are children, the elderly and those with weak immune systems.

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E. coli under the microscope

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The key to preventing the spread of E. coli is washing utensils, counters, and hands after handling any food.

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E. Coli can also be spread by under cooked meats. In this case the symptoms of the E. coli would be abdomen cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and headache. These symptoms usually last 3-4 days and are not normally fatal, but can be deadly.

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E. coli is found in the intestines of humans normally, but if a person has poor hygiene or in a woman's case does not wipe front to back she can spread E. coli to her vagina thus causing the spread of E. coli. E. coli will then cause her to have a urine infection and will require treatment of antibiotics. Symptoms of the urinary tract infection are dysuria, frequency, urgency and foul smelling urine.

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One way to prevent E. coli is to cook all meat til there is no pink and the recommended temperature by the USDA.