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Although most kinds of E. coli are harmless, some can make you sick.

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E. coli and Food Safety Although most kinds of E. coli are harmless, some can make you sick. Learn about the kinds of E. coli that cause diarrhea and what you can do to lower your chances of infection.	Latest Features Tetanus Avoid Bug Bites Health Worker Mental Health Prevent Dog Bites Wildfire Smoke Struck-by: Officer Safety
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