Question

Which illness can a person get from undercooked hamburger?
Responses

botulism

botulism

salmonellosis

salmonellosis

E. coli infection

E. coli infection

gastroenteritis

Answer 1

A person can get **E. coli infection** from undercooked hamburger. Undercooked ground beef can carry E. coli bacteria, particularly the strain O157:H7, which can cause severe gastrointestinal illness. While other illnesses like salmonellosis and gastroenteritis may also be associated with undercooked meat in general, E. coli is specifically linked to undercooked hamburger. Botulism is typically associated with improperly canned foods rather than undercooked meat.