OK... so it is kinda Trendy to eat Rare Raw Beef (Burgers) Food Poisoning Pathogenic bacteria in raw hamburger meat can give you food poisoning. Food poisoning is characterized by nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever and dehydration. Some bacteria also cause other symptoms. For example, E. coli O157:H7, a bacteria found in raw hamburger, causes hemolytic uremic syndrome, which is fatal in 3 to 5 percent of cases, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. About 5,000 people in the United States die every year from food poisoning. Related Article It is up to the individual to decide if they want to eat Rare Beef Enjoy.. ;-) Foxy.