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July 19, 2008
Food Czar Bill Marler on E. coli and Food Safety
Posted on Marlerblog.com:
E. coli O157:H7 is a powerful and deadly bacterium
You cannot see it, taste it, or smell it. 250,000 E. coli O157:H7 (E. coli) bacteria will fit on the head of a pin. Ten to 50 will kill your child or your grandmother.
More likely due the expertise of Children’s Hospitals, and other top medical centers around the country, deaths at times are avoided, however, often not before Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) nearly kills. HUS, a complication from an E. coli infection, can cause severe damage to kidneys, intestines, and pancreas. Falling into a coma and suffering further from cognitive impairment are all too common.
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You make alot of good points and shared some great info about E-Coli that I never knew...thanks.
You should post this comment on Marlerblog! (www. marlerblog.com) Food Czar Bill Marler represents people who have been victims of foodborne pathogens, sees the very worst food-caused illnesses, and is passionate about trying to put himself out of business by working for better food safety. -- DMB
Posted by: Michelle | Jul 19, 2008 11:15:35 PM
