Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli & Food Safety | Features | CDC

Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli & Food Safety | Features | CDC

CDC Feature: E. coli and Food Safety

Although most kinds of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick. The types of E. coli that cause illness can be transmitted through contaminated water or food, or through contact with animals or people. Learn about E. coli and what you can do to help lower your chances of infection, in English and Spanish.