Shiga Toxin-Producing E.coli & Food Safety | FoodSafety.gov

Shiga Toxin-Producing E.coli & Food Safety | FoodSafety.gov

Shiga Toxin-Producing E.coli & 

Food Safety

Escherichia coli (abbreviated as E. coli) are bacteria found in the environment, foods, and intestines of people and animals.Although most kinds of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick. Learn about E. coli and what you can do to help lower your chances of infection.