how to eat uncooked meat

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The first time I had uncooked raw beef it kind of frightened me. That’s something that is supposed to make you sick right? I had always been told that it was dangerous. People eat rare steaks and burgers with no problem though right? What makes uncooked meats, such as rare steaks and sushi, safe to eat?

I have a feeling I’m not the only one with this question, especially counting how many sushi places have popped up all over the place.

There is always some risk to eating raw meat, wherever it comes from. If the meat has been stored at cool enough temperatures from the point it is dead though, and has been kept in sanitary conditions, your chances of getting sick are low.

I could find nothing anywhere that says what the FDA regulations when it comes to the consumption of raw meat. All I found were suggestions as to safe ways to prepare it. They have no jurisdiction over retail operations of restaurants(waisays.com).

The only documented danger I have found regarding raw beef is e. coli, and if the meat is from a reliable source and has been kept sanitary, and is fresh, the chances of it being contaminated are very low.

As for the sushi industry, the recommended method for ensureing the meat is safe is to freeze to -40F for a period of time long enough to kill any bacteria.

Moral of the story seems to be, if you are eating raw meat know where it is coming from.

Sources:

waisays.com

http://www.13.waisays.com/FDA-juris.htm