In a message dated 4/27/04 12:38:43 PM, [log in to unmask] writes: > > How much of an immune system do you believe you had against this type of > bacteria? The reason I ask is that I grew up on a farm, played around > manure, got it on my hands, clothes, etc. I remember throwing up a lot as a > kid, but once I hit age 10 or so, I seem to never have gotten food > poisoning. > > I think I read somewhere how most bacteria colonization on meat happens on > the surface. That's why ground meat is bad--all surface area. So for other > types of meat, no matter if grain or whatever-fed, wouldn't searing the > surface suffice? > Michelle > I was eating a RAF diet for some time, had not taken any medications since I was a small child and live a healthy non chemical lifestlye.It was my first time(and last time) having food poisoning. My 2 children had it as well (not the 3rd child who was 15 months and only breastfed). Searing would make a difference, that is how I eat purchased pastured meat (surface is seared and the inside is very very rare). Elainie