Embrace firm egg yolksTo be extra safe, fully cook your meat and eggs, said Alcaine.
Just as you would to prevent salmonella or E.coli infections, you should cook meat and eggs at hot-enough temperatures to prevent illness.
AdvertisementAdditionally, Alcaine said you'll want to be wary of cross-contamination, such as keeping the utensils used to handle raw meat and eggs away from cooked food.
However, some states allow the sale of raw milk and unpasteurized cheese, which have been growing in popularity over recent years.
AdvertisementIn general, drinking raw milk can lead to side effects like vomiting and diarrhea, and just to be safe, the CDC also suggests abstaining in light of this recent outbreak.
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