Can you get sick from raw beef?

Answer 1

As a general rule of thumb, you should never eat raw beef as there is a small chance of the beef being contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. In addition, raw beef can carry other bacteria such as Salmonella, Clostridium, Camplyobacter, etc, as well as some parasites and viruses.

However, there are many stories out there about eating raw ground beef and eating raw meats in general. You can eat meat raw, but you should be aware of the potential risks involved in doing so. No source of meat is 100% safe - cooking reduces the risk of illness and death significantly.

Answer 2

It has to be fresh in order to consume raw. Countries in Asia and in Europe eat raw beef

Answer 3

Yes you can get infected by worms which can cause really bad damage to the intestines

Answer 4

The beef if it is off may have e.coli in it, that can give you food poisoning.

Answer 5

It is possible to get sick from raw beef. Toxoplasma gondii and Taenia saginita are the bacteria that will make you sick. But many people enjoy steak tartare.

Answer 6

Sometimes..