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From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute.
Symptoms of Salmonella infections are our focus this week. With this common foodborne illness symptoms generally begin 8 to 72 hours after ingestion of bacteria often starting with gastrointestinal cramping and diarrhea. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, chills, and headache. Symptoms generally last four to seven days.
Those of us considered at-risk for foodborne illness may experience more severe, even life-threatening symptoms which may last for weeks to months. About a third of Americans are in this at-risk population. This includes seniors, young children, those with chronic disease, and those who are immunocompromised. For those at-risk, it may take months before bowel habits become normal again. Others may develop chronic arthritis, eye irritation, and even painful urination.
This is Susie Craig from Food Safety in a Minute.
Resources
Salmonella and Food – What Your Need to Know. Food Safety.gov. Accessed online 7/2022.