What are some of the harmful bacteria that can develop in food?

Answer by  Peter1563 (265)

E. coli is one example of a harmful bacteria that can be dangerous in some circumstances. Note that there can be plenty of bacteria on food that did not develop in it - for example, if you drop a food item and eat it after picking it up off the ground.

Answer by  alz (2329)

Bacteria like e. coli and salmonilla can develop in your food if it is not kept at the right temperature or under the right conditions. This is why you need to keep food in the refrigerator or in the freezer, and why you should nto eat it if it is past the expiration date.