Question

Talking about Jack in the Box E. coli disease, how the disease was spread, what potential sources were associated with the disease epidemiologically, what steps were taken to control the outbreak and whether they were successful.

Answer 1

Ans) Steps for E coli to control the outbreak:

Practicing safe food behaviors can decrease your chances of developing an intestinal infection due to E. coli. These include:

• washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly
• avoiding cross-contamination by using clean utensils, pans, and serving platters
• keeping raw meats away from other foods and away from other clean items
• not defrosting meat on the counter
• always defrosting meat in the refrigerator or microwave
• refrigerating leftovers immediately
• drinking only pasteurized milk products (avoiding raw milk)
• not preparing food if you have diarrhea