>E. coli 0157: H7 food borne illness. Those with underdeveloped and
>compromised immune systems are most at risk. The enterotoxin this bacteria
>produces can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome (kidney failure). Try telling
>your child hooked up a dialysis machine for the rest of their lives that
>eating raw beef makes them healthy.
Personal experience / direct observation, or are you just trying to stir the
pot?
laurie (Mother Mastiff)