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From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig.
Salmonella bacteria is found from farm to table. There are 2,300 types of harmless Salmonella. Two types of Salmonella account for more than 50% of the infections in our country. Salmonella infections cause 1.4 million cases of foodborne illness including 400 deaths in the United States. Symptoms begin 8-72 hours after ingestion causing diarrhea and vomiting. Seniors, young children, and those with chronic disease or immunocompromised may be seriously affected.
The harmful bacteria is transmitted to us by eating foods contaminated with animal feces. Salmonella may be present on raw meat and raw poultry. That’s why cooking to recommended temperatures and preventing cross contamination when working with ready to eat foods are so important. Learn more about Salmonella in our next podcast.
This is Food Safety in a Minute.
Resources
Salmonella Questions and Answers. Untied States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection
Service. Accessed online 6-28-22.