Eli5, If bacteria such as salmonella and ecoli are killed from ground beef when it’s properly cooked then what gets you sick if it’s left out too long after it’s cooked?

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Eli5, If bacteria such as salmonella and ecoli are killed from ground beef when it’s properly cooked then what gets you sick if it’s left out too long after it’s cooked?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Other bacteria. There are contaminants on surfaces and in the air. We don’t normally keep our food in sterile environments.