Salmonella Enteritidis
Affects people everyday
What does it need to thrive?
Salmonella Enteritidis thrives in wet, warm environments.
This occurs when you leave food out in warm water to unthough.
What are the foods/sources associated with it?
Foods that Salmonella Enteritidis can be contaminated with are:
Eggs
Chicken
Milk
Meats
Raw almonds
The implicated illness is 4-7 days
Meat with Salmonella Enteritidis
The illness in an outbreak
Salmonella Enteritidis Bacteria
The incubation period for the illness is 12-72 hours
What are the symptoms associated with the illness?
The symptoms include:
Fever
Abdominal cramps
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Headaches
What is the duration of the symptoms?
It is 1-3 days if any long you must see a doctor because this could lead to death.
What are the steps for prevention?
Steps to prevent Salmonella Enteritidis are cooks food thoroughly, wash hands and utensils, and never leave food out for long periods of time.
Farm-to-Table Continuum
Farm- the animals could have already ate Salmonella Enteritidis.
Processing- the meat or milk could sit out in the factory and contract the illness.
Transportation- the food truck could not be the right temp and it would give the illness a chance to thrive in the food.
Retail- the coolers could not be set at the right temp and people could move the foods so they aren't staying cool.
Home- you could cook food wrong and contract the illness, if you do not clean your hands and utensils and cross contaminate the illness, if the food is not chilled to the right temp the illness could thrive in your to warm food.