Can undercooked meatballs make you sick?
Chef's answer
Escherichia coli (E. coli, are bacteria found in the digestive systems of many animals, including humans. Most strains are harmless but some can cause serious illness. Most cases of E. coli food poisoning occur after eating undercooked beef (particularly mince, burgers and meatballs) or drinking unpasteurised milk.
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Vibrio vulnificus infection is the leading cause of death related to seafood consumption in the United States. This virulent, gram-negative bacterium causes two distinct syndromes. The first is an overwhelming primary septicemia caused by consuming raw or undercooked seafood, particularly raw oysters.
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As the bacon cooks the meat reduces in size faster than the fat does. Since they are cut into strips this causes the fat to bunch up or even coil if the bacon isn't flipped enough. The fat will eventually reduce as well when it renders but not enough to straighten out the poor bacon.
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Fish tastes "fishy" when it hasn't been handled properly. ... Juices from the raw fish can transfer bacteria onto the cooked or ready-to-eat fish. For frozen seafood, look for frost or ice crystals. This is a sign that the fish has been stored for a long time or thawed and refrozen..
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There are very few reported cases of scombroid poisoning in humans from tilapia, a lighter meat fish. Histamine levels greater than 50 mg/100 g of fish correlate with clinical toxicity [1].
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Most jerky has a ton of sodium. quenching your thirst with a 'diet' drink could add even more sodium. like any food - be aware of the calories and take in moderation. If you do something "weird" to loss weight, it might work but you'll gain the weight back.
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Scallops are rich in potassium and magnesium. Sufficient levels of these nutrients may decrease your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease.
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After drying, bacteria become much more heat resistant. Therefore, when the dried meat temperature finally begins to rise, the bacteria have become more heat resistant and are more likely to survive. If these surviving bacteria are pathogenic, they can cause foodborne illness to those consuming the jerky.
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