Differences Of E. Coli And Salmonella

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A number of toxins, created by molds on food can cause severe illness. Produce, cheese and breads are the most common foods where molds are created. One easy way to prevent getting contaminated by infected food is not to taste foods that smell or look irregular. Another easy way to prevent contamination is to stick with the recommended dates on the food labels. Our classmate Ron mentioned E.Coli and Salmonella, these two are food borne bacterias with salmonella being the most common cause of illness in the US. Foods contain different natural toxins, but can come to have some that are harmful. Salmonella is a food borne bacteria that have many strains. It is generally found in animals and human feces. This bacteria can spread in raw meats, poultry,

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