How is E. coli often contracted?

Through contaminated food or water.

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  1. Through contaminated food or water ✔
  2. Through a mosquito bite
  3. Through loud noises

Why: E. coli is linked to food and water safety, so avoiding contaminated food and water helps.

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References

Answer: Through contaminated food or water. E. coli is linked to food and water safety, so avoiding contaminated food and water helps.

  1. Scouting America: Public Health www.scouting.org/merit-badges/public-health
    Food Safety: Avoiding E. coli
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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