Prevention

As a public service, the firm has provided an outbreak FAQ for people wanting to know if they are part of this outbreak. Questions about Salmonella symptoms, testing, evidence and other issues are answered.

Salmonella Prevention Basics

Cook raw poultry, meat and eggs to proper temperatures
Do not consume unpasteurized milk or raw eggs
Keep your kitchen clean
Wash hands with soap frequently
In restaurants, send uncooked meat back to the kitchen
Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables
Breast-feed infants
Report Salmonellosis.

Two of the most important steps in preventing Salmonella infections to you and your family happen without your help: pasteurization of milk and the treatment of tap water supplies.

Salmonella Food Poisoning Prevention: Food Preparation
Make sure that you cook poultry, ground beef, and eggs thoroughly before you eat them. The new minimum internal temperature for poultry is 165°F. (Read the Food Safety and Inspection news release on the new temperatur.)Raw eggs and milk are two of the most common sources of Salmonella poisoning. Never consume foods that may contain unpasteurized milk or raw eggs. Even the outside of egg shells have been known to be a source of Salmonella poisoning, so it's important to wash your hands thoroughly and frequently when handling raw foods.

Salmonella Food Poisoning Prevention: Washing Hands

Frequent hand washing with warm, soapy water can help prevent the transfer of Salmonella from a contaminated surface to you or someone with whom you come in contact. Take extra care to maintain proper hygiene when handling food for infants, the elderly and people with weak immune systems. Never prepare food after changing a baby's diaper without first washing your hands. Because human feces are a common source of Salmonella poisoning, washing your hands after bowel movements is extremely important. Reptiles and birds are another common source of Salmonella infection. If you have pet birds or reptiles, be sure to wash your hands after handling them.

Salmonella Food Poisoning Prevention: Eating at Restaurants
You can take steps to control hygiene in your own home that you cannot take in a restaurant. For this reason, it is important to send any food back to the kitchen for more cooking if you do not feel it has been sufficiently cooked. Don't forget to ask for a fresh plate.

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