Human Infections from Bambi!

Major outbreaks of illness caused by Escherichia coli serotype O157:H7 are often associated with food contaminated with bovine feces. Researchers in Missouri have found 5 patients infected with this organism from eating deer sausage produced by an unlicensed in-home processor with poor sanitation and refrigeration.

PositiveTip: Hunters: Make sure to adequately refrigerate and cook your bounty to avoid illness.