Accidentally wolfed down a rare burger [closed]

I got an Angus burger patty from the meat counter at my local Kroger. I cooked it for about 5 minutes on each side on medium heat with a lid on the pan. The burger was a bit thicker. I was so hungry and ate it really fast and didn't realize that it was somewhat undercooked in the middle. Here is a picture of what was left. Am i going to be okay or should I worry about E.Coli? Is it worth puking it out?

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Best Answer

There is no way of knowing, from your picture, if there is E. Coli present in your burger, nor is there any way for us to let you know if you will get sick. However, we can identify the risks and what increases or decreases the risk of infection. If E. Coli is present, it is typically present on the exterior of a whole muscle. So, you can decrease your risk of infection by purchasing quality whole muscles from a reputable source, and grinding the beef yourself. Purchasing pre-ground beef, or pre-made patties, increases your risk, because you don't know the quality of the original cut, or how it was treated during processing. You can, of course kill E.Coli by cooking, however, you need the relatively high, and generally recommended temperature of 160F (71C), and we now know that some E.Coli survive that. I don't enjoy my burgers that well done, so I purchase quality whole muscle and grind my own. Since we don't offer health advice, I can't comment on whether or not you should vomit.

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What happens if your burger is too rare?

Raw and undercooked meat may carry harmful bacteria including AMR bacteria. When meat is minced, harmful bacteria from the surface of the raw meat are mixed throughout the whole piece. Thorough cooking of meat including burger patties and steaks can reduce the risks of food poisoning and acquiring bacteria with AMR.

Can you get sick from rare hamburger?

It's not the same as steak Considering everyone knows you can eat rare steak, you'd be forgiven for thinking rare burgers are fine to eat too. But this is in fact not the case. According to experts, eating a burger that's pink inside could lead to food poisoning or even be fatal.

How long after eating undercooked burger Will I get sick?

The time it takes food poisoning symptoms to start can vary. Illness often starts in about 1 to 3 days. But symptoms can start any time from 30 minutes to 3 weeks after eating contaminated food.

How do you save an undercooked burger?

The more undercooked it is, and the sooner you want to eat it, the thinner you'll want to slice it. Place the meat in an oiled roasting pan or Dutch oven; drizzle it with some stock, sauce, or water; cover it with aluminum foil; and bake the whole thing in a 400\xb0 F oven until cooked.

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