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E. coli (Escherichia coli)

Everyone’s welcome at a barbeque. Or are they? GIANTmicrobes E. coli plush is here to provide a fun, hands-on-way to learn about food safety, gut health and your microbiome.

A memorable and exciting gift for chefs, foodies, scientists, nurses, healthcare workers, and doctors, and a great reminder to wash your hands and practice safe food handling. Our E. coli is soft, cuddly and makes a memorable get well gift for loved ones dealing with gastrointestinal issues and anyone with a healthy sense of humor.

Features high quality materials, flagella and an educational printed card with fascinating facts about this widespread popular bacteria.

Size: 15 x 18 x 8cm

Prices include 20% VAT

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E. coli (Escherichia coli) E. coli (Escherichia coli) GMEU-PD-0220
£11.95
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Sizes Giantmicrobes are based on actual microbes, cells, organisms and other critters, only 1,000,000 times actual size!
Gigantic (GG) 40-60cm
XL (XL) 25-38cm
Original (PD) 12-20cm
Minis (MM) 5-10cm each
Keychain (KC) 5-10cm with clip
Materials Plush from all new materials. Stuffed with polyester fiber fill. Surface washable: sponge with water & soap, air dry.
Packaging Each plush microbe includes a printed card with fun, educational and fascinating facts about the actual microbe or cell.
Safety Every product meets or exceeds U.S. and European standards for safety. For ages 3 and up.

All about E. coli (Escherichia coli)

FACTS: The Escherichia coli bacterium was identified in 1885 by Austrian physician Theodor von Escherich. Its peritrichous flagella (the hairs which can sprout anywhere on its body) can twirl around, propelling it forward at the bacterial-equivalent speed of a torpedo.

Many strains of E. coli are harmless, and huge numbers are present in the human and animal gut. In addition, E. coli is among the most studied of all creatures great and small. Not only is it ubiquitous, but it is simple to cultivate. Under ideal conditions it can divide every 20 minutes; a single cell can become over a billion in less than 10 hours!

Nevertheless, E. coli can also escape the confines of the human and animal intestinal tracts and cause both urinary and serious abdominal infections. And of course, certain strains (such as the infamous O157:H7) can cause food poisoning as well.

Though E. coli outbreaks have been attributed to a variety of causes (such as unpasteurized milk and contaminated water) undercooked ground beef is among the most common causes. Contamination typically occurs at the slaughterhouse, when cattle’s internal bacteria are inadvertently brought into contact with the beef’s surface. The grinding process then distributes the bacteria throughout the beef, where it is more likely to be undercooked.

Because E. coli contamination requires very few bacteria, contaminated meat looks and smells normal. So, if you’re a carnivore, the surest way of avoiding a close encounter with E. coli is to cook your meat thoroughly – and have your steak tartare well-done. E. gads!

 
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