date:Jan 16, 2013
, Yersinia, and E. coli. Pasteurization assures that these pathogenic bacteria are killed, leaving only low levels of non-harmful bacteria.
Some of these organisms can cause more than just a bothersome case of diarrhea. Illnesses may affect anyone, but newborns, children, those with weakened immune systems, and the elderly are especially at risk for severe illness and death. Disorders include arthritis, dysentery, paralysis, kidney failure, meningitis and sepsis; pregnant women are at risk for