Salmonella
By Rachel Basch
Prevention
- Cook poultry, ground beef, and eggs thoroughly
- Do not eat or drink foods containing raw eggs, or raw (unpasteurized) milk
- Wash hands, kitchen work surfaces, and utensils with soap and water immediately after they have been in contact with raw meat or poultry
- Wash hands with soap after handling reptiles, birds, or baby chicks, and after contact with pet feces
- Avoid direct or even indirect contact between reptiles (turtles, iguanas, other lizards, snakes) and infants or immunocompromised persons
- Don't work with raw poultry or meat, and an infant (e.g., feed, change diaper) at the same time
Food
- Contaminated eggs
- Poultry
- Meat
- Unpasteurized milk or juice
- Cheese
- Contaminated raw fruits and vegetables (alfalfa sprouts, melons)
- Spices
- Nuts