EHEC

Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli

A group of pathogenic E. coli bacteria that can cause severe foodborne illness characterized by bloody diarrhea and potential life-threatening complications. EHEC produces powerful toxins damages intestinal lining causes severe inflammation potentially affects kidneys and leads to serious complications posing significant public health concerns particularly for vulnerable populations and requiring stringent food safety measures proper cooking temperatures good hygiene practices and effective outbreak response through systematic prevention detection and control measures.