In the United States, 1.35 million people getsalmonellainfections each year.
Some people are healthy but are carriers of the bacteria.
These practices are important while eating, cooking at home, and preparing food in restaurants.
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Clean:
Separate:
Cook:
Cooking Temperatures
Cooking foods to an adequate temperature will kill salmonella.
These animals can be completely healthy and still carry the bacteria.
Information on outbreaks can be found on theCDC website.
it’s possible for you to drill down to see the specifics for outbreaks.
Do not consume them.
Seek medical care if symptoms persist for several days or get worse.
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