ecoli prevention; Do not eat undercooked meatburgers or other ground beef products. Cook all beef and hamburgers thoroughly. Make sure the cooked meat is brown throughout (not pink), and the juices run clear. Drink only pasteurized milk, juice or cider. Wash fruits and vegetables in salt water thoroughly, especially those that will not be cooked. Children under five years, immunocompromised persons, and the elderly should avoid eating un cooked vegetables. Make sure infected people, especially children, wash their hands carefully with soap after using the toilet to reduce the risk of spreading the disease. keep your fridge clean and work surfaces;