article_snippet: Escherichia coli, often known as E. coli, are bacteria found in the digestive systems of many animals, including humans.
article_snippet: Most cases of E. coli food poisoning occur after eating undercooked beef (particularly mince, burgers and meatballs) or drinking unpasteurised milk.
article_snippet: The incubation period for food poisoning caused by E. coli is usually 3-4 days, but E. coli's possible for symptoms to take longer to appear (up to two weeks).
article_snippet: Robert Laing, consultant physician in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary know that E.coli 0157 survives well in cattle faeces. '
article_snippet: E.coli 0157, which lives in the gut of animals, is usually associated with food poisoning or drinking contaminated water.