Why can you have a safe rare steak but not a rare burger?

A Kingswood landlord has been left furious by a decision to downgrade his pub's hygiene rating because it was selling medium-rare burgers, but why do food inspectors dislike the practice?The concern over selling the burgers stems from guidance issued by the Food Standards Agency.The issue is bacteria, such as E. coli - which causes diarrhoea and vomiting. It can also cause more serious complications such as kidney failure, paralysis, and even death.Guidance for businesses on the British...

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