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What is Salmonella?
Salmonella is a bacterium that can be found in various
foods. Some common foods that may contain Salmonella
include poultry, meat and meat products, seafood, milk,
eggs and egg products, sliced melons, tomatoes, raw bean
sprouts and other fresh produce.
Symptoms of Salmonella poisoning may include
abdominal cramps, headache, nausea, fever, diarrhea and
vomiting. These symptoms may last for 1 or 2 days.
The best way to avoid Salmonella poisoning is to follow the basic food safety rules. Avoid cross contamination. Refrigerate food. Be sure meats are cooked to minimum internal temperatures. Do not eat raw eggs or foods that contain raw eggs.
Shannon Crosby, Dietetic Intern,
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Last update: Sunday, June 29, 2008
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