Escherichia Coli O157:H7 is Primarily Associated with Which of the Following

Question

Escherichia coli O157:H7 is primarily associated with which of the following foods?
A) ground beef
B) dairy products
C) eggs
D) fomites
E) pork

Accepted Answer

Escherichia coli O157:H7 is primarily associated with ground beef, which can become contaminated during slaughter and processing. Dairy products and eggs can also sometimes be contaminated, but ground beef is the most commonly associated food source. Fomites (inanimate objects) and pork are not major sources of E. coli O157:H7 contamination.