Escherichia coli bacteria is a type of bacteria that thrives in the intestines of humans and animals. It is popularly known as coli bacillus. Bacteria is a very large and diverse group of bacteria. Most species are harmless, but some make people sick. Some strains of escherichia coli cause diarrhea, while others cause urinary tract infections, respiratory diseases, pneumonia and other diseases.
Escherichia coli bacteria generally live in the large intestine of mammals. Therefore, its occurrence in environmental waters is a sign of fecal contamination. This bacterium produces toxins and causes serious foodborne illnesses. Primary sources of outbreaks are fecal contamination of raw or undercooked ground meat products, raw milk and vegetables. In most cases, the disease is self-limiting, but it causes life-threatening conditions, especially in young children and the elderly. The toxins produced by this bacterium are heat sensitive. Therefore, when preparing food at home, it is necessary to cook well and follow basic food hygiene practices.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), monitoring the five keys to safer food is key to preventing infections with foodborne pathogens such as these toxins.
Escherichia coli bacteria are predominantly found in cattle and other ruminant animals. It is also found in mammals such as pigs, horses, rabbits, cats and dogs, and bird species such as chicken and turkey.
"Escherichia coli Counting" is carried out in our laboratories in accordance with the legal regulations and standards related to TÜRKAK accreditation.
