 And yes, it was the beef. E. Coli can be transferred in many ways, such as: unpasteurized milk, changing diapers without washing hands and then handling food, and rinsing produce in an area where there may be manure. In this case, it was in the meat. A cow, slaughtered for the party, was tainted with the disease. After extensive research, they found that the rest of the herd was also infected with the disease. The party, dubbed “Cornstock ’99,” took place on Labor Day weekend in a cow pasture near Petersburg. As of September 23rd, one man was still in the hospital in serious but stable condition. Health authority John Lumpkin was quoted as having said, “It’s even possible some people picked up the bacteria from remnants of manure in the field where the party was held.” While there may not be a way to completely protect yourself from E. coli, there are quite a few things you can do. For example, wash your hands after changing diapers. Also, cook all meat thoroughly. Do not have food in places where there is manure or other E. coli causing substances. By follow these rules, one may be able to prevent an E. coli outbreak. Sources: Daily Times, and The State Journal Register Author’s Commentary:
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